Precision Cold-Drawn Steel Ground Rod from Mexico
Cold-drawn and centerless ground round rod, 19 mm diameter, nonalloy steel <0.25% C, for hydraulic cylinder shafts. While ground, minimal removal qualifies as cold-finished per HTS practice, under 7215.50.0016 for <76 mm low carbon bars. Provides tight tolerance without constituting 'further worked' polishing.
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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Distinguish centerless grinding (cold-finishing) from extensive polishing via surface finish Ra documentation
• Maintain records showing carbon analysis <0.25% from heat analysis certificate
• Package to prevent surface damage that might require refinishing claims