XC45 Cold Heading Quality Billets from Mexico

XC45 billets (0.45% C) optimized for cold heading fasteners like bolts. Under HTS 7207.20.00.90 as other semifinished carbon steels ≥0.25% C, rectangular solid sections without patterns in relief. Used in bolt/nut manufacturing.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Include cleanliness specs in test certs for sulfur/phos; confirm no further working like phosphatizing

Pitfall: bulk packaging mistaken for scrap

Section 232 quotas may apply

XC45 Cold Heading Quality Billets from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 7207.20.00.90