430 Stainless Steel Cold-Reduced Strip 0.18mm Thick 250mm Wide from Mexico
Ferritic 430 grade stainless steel flat-rolled product, cold-reduced to 0.18 mm thickness and 250 mm width, without further working like coating or polishing. This matches HTS 7220.20.90.60 for stainless steel <300 mm wide, ≤0.25 mm thick, cold-rolled 'other' category. Used in automotive trim and appliance components for its magnetic properties and corrosion resistance.
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
• Ensure no rust or discoloration at entry, as per chapter note no duty allowance for pre-entry damage
• Submit affidavits confirming not further worked; surface inspection reports help avoid disputes
• Label coils clearly with grade, thickness, and width to prevent CBP reclassification during exam