Hot-Rolled Mild Steel Wire Rod 5.5mm Diameter from Mexico
Hot-rolled wire rod of nonalloy steel in irregularly wound coils, with a circular cross section of 5.5 mm diameter, not tempered, not treated, and not partly manufactured. This product is the basic form used for drawing into wire for various applications like nails and mesh. It falls under HTS 7213.91.30 due to its specific dimensions and lack of further processing as defined in Chapter 72 notes.
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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify exact diameter measurement (<14 mm) and confirm nonalloy steel composition via mill test certificate to avoid reclassification
• Ensure coils are irregularly wound and free of any surface treatments like coating or phosphatizing per Chapter 72 definition of 'further worked'