Cold-Rolled Steel for Gym Equipment from Mexico
2.0mm cold-rolled structural steel sheet for weight benches and rack frames, 1300mm width. Under HTS 7209.90.00.00 as other cold-rolled nonalloy flat-rolled ≥600mm, uncoated. High formability for tubing.
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
• Gym equipment often needs drop-test documentation for fitness certification
• Ensure weldability specs (low carbon equivalent) for frame fabrication
• Thickness near 3mm boundary; precise measurement prevents 7209.15 shift