SAE 1117 Resulfurized Steel Coil from Mexico
Hot-rolled SAE 1117 resulfurized free-cutting steel in irregular coils for improved surface finish in machining. Classified HTS 7213.20.0080 for other nonalloy free-cutting products. Applications include studs, pins, and hand tools.
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
• Document resulfurization process and analysis to prove free-cutting qualification
• Avoid mixing with high-strength steel definitions which require minimum yield points
• Ensure import entries specify 'irregularly wound coils' vs straight lengths