0.35% Carbon Steel Slabs from Mexico
Flat rectangular slabs of nonalloy steel with 0.35% carbon content, destined for hot-rolled sheet production. HTS 7207.20.00.90 covers these as other semifinished iron/nonalloy steel ≥0.25% carbon, not further worked or in coil form. Thickness typically 150-300mm for plate rolling.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide spectrochemical analysis for exact carbon percentage; slabs must not have 'further worked' coatings
• Common issue: undervaluation based on scrap prices—use transaction value
• Comply with AD/CVD if from certain origins