Chromium-Plated Nonalloy Steel Shafts from Mexico
Hot-rolled nonalloy steel round shafts with hard chromium plating for wear resistance in industrial machinery. Classified in HTS 7215.90.10.00 as other metal-coated bars/rods, not cold-formed. Plating is surface treatment but doesn't qualify as 'further worked' per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Distinguish from 'further worked' by avoiding polishing claims; simple plating stays here
• Machinery end-use declarations help prevent parts classification under 84/85
• Chrome thickness specs critical; exceeding certain levels may trigger chemical treatment note