Type 430 Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel Coil from Mexico
Thin cold-rolled stainless steel coil (less than 0.5 mm thick, 600 mm+ width) made from Type 430 ferritic stainless steel containing 16-18% chromium but overall less than 15% by weight in the certified composition for this HTS subheading. Wound in coils, not further worked beyond cold-rolling. Used primarily for appliance trim, automotive exterior parts, and decorative applications due to its good corrosion resistance and formability.
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
• Provide mill test certificates verifying chromium content below 15% by weight and exact thickness under 0.5 mm to avoid reclassification
• Ensure proper documentation of cold-rolled status (no further working like polishing or coating) as per Chapter 72 notes