11% Chromium Cold-Rolled Stainless Coil for Automotive Trim from Mexico
Cold-rolled stainless steel coil with 11% chromium content, 0.7 mm thickness, width 750 mm, supplied in coils for stamping automotive exterior trim. HTS 7219.34.00.30 applies due to cold-rolled (not further worked) state, precise thickness range, wide format, and low chromium per Chapter 72 note (a).
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 end-use statement if for automotive; however, classification is based on objective characteristics, not declared use
• Avoid surface contaminants like oil residue that could be interpreted as 'further worked' chemical treatment
• Batch test for chromium content uniformity, as variations could trigger reclassification across subheadings