Galvannealed High-Strength Steel for Construction Cranes from Mexico
2.5 mm thick, 1,000 mm wide flat-rolled nonalloy steel sheet, electrolytically zinc-iron alloy coated (galvannealed), with minimum yield of 355 MPa qualifying as high-strength steel. Used for structural booms and outriggers in mobile cranes. Provides superior weldability and atmospheric corrosion resistance.
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
• Mill certificates must specify electrolytic process and exact alloy coating composition; ensure compliance with Buy America if for US infrastructure projects
• Pitfall: rust/discoloration pre-entry doesn't reduce duties per Chapter 72 note