1045 Free-Machining Steel Cold-Finished Shafting Bar from Mexico
1045 carbon steel with free-machining sulfur additions, cold-finished to h6 tolerance for precision shafting applications in 1.25 inch diameter. HTS 7215.10.00 applies to these nonalloy free-cutting steel bars limited to cold-finishing processes. Provides balanced strength and machinability for rotating machinery parts.
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
• Include tolerance specifications (h6, g6) in entry docs; precision finishing defines value
• Test for minimum yield strength if resembling high-strength steel note (a), though unlikely
• Bundle straight lengths properly to avoid bending claims affecting classification