Nickel-Plated Low Carbon Steel Rods from Mexico
Hot-rolled low carbon nonalloy steel rods with nickel plating for enhanced corrosion resistance in marine hardware. HTS 7215.90.10.00 applies to plated/coated nonalloy steel bars/rods not cold-formed. Nickel counts as metal coating per chapter definitions.
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
• Verify nickel layer thickness via non-destructive testing reports for valuation
• End-use statements may be required if resembling razor blade steel specs
• Ensure rods exceed 150mm width if claiming universal mill plate alternatives