409 Stainless Steel Cold-Rolled Sheet 1.4mm Thick 380mm Wide from Mexico
Ferritic 409 grade stainless steel cold-rolled sheet for exhaust systems, 1.4 mm x 380 mm, not further worked. HTS 7220.20.10 covers this stainless steel width (300+ mm, <600 mm) cold-reduced product without varnishing or metal coating. Automotive industry standard.
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
• Automotive certs helpful; specify exhaust-grade to support classification
• No duty allowance for pre-entry rust per Chapter 72 note—inspect thoroughly
• Width tolerance ±0.5% common; document to prevent under-width disputes