409 Stainless Steel Hot-Rolled Irregular Coil Rod from Mexico
Ferritic 409 stainless steel (11% Cr) hot-rolled into bars/rods in irregularly wound coils for automotive exhaust components. HTS 7221.00.00.75 classification for other hot-rolled stainless coils; economical grade for high-heat oxidation resistance. Not qualifying as razor blade or chipper knife steel per notes.
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
• Certify minimum chromium content for stainless definition; below 10.5% may reclassify
• Inspect coils for irregular winding confirmation vs straight bar imports
• Section 232 steel tariffs may apply - verify product exclusions