Duplex 2205 Stainless Steel Hot-Rolled Coil Rod from Mexico
Duplex 2205 (22Cr-5Ni-3Mo) stainless hot-rolled bars/rods in irregular coils for offshore oil platforms. Under HTS 7221.00.00.75 as other stainless hot-rolled coil products; mixed austenitic-ferritic structure not covered by specific notes. Superior stress corrosion cracking 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
• Microstructure certification confirms duplex nature for proper stainless classification
• Yield strength testing may be required if bordering high-strength steel note (a)
• PREN value documentation helps customs verify corrosion resistance claims