Cold-Rolled HSLA Steel Coil for HVAC Ductwork from Mexico

High-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steel cold-rolled in coils, <0.5 mm thick, ≥600 mm wide, yield point ≥275 MPa. Classified in 7209.18.15 as qualifying high-strength nonalloy flat-rolled products not further worked.

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

Classify based on actual yield strength testing, not grade name alone; must meet US note (a) thresholds

Avoid declaring as 'further worked' if only cold-rolled—chapter note excludes coatings/phosphating

Prepare for CBP verification of dimensions; measure thickness excluding any natural oxide layer