Ferritic 430 Hot-Extruded Stainless Steel Bar from Mexico
Ferritic 430 grade stainless steel round bar, hot-extruded with <0.5% nickel content, diameter 80mm circular cross-section. Commonly used in automotive exhaust components. Qualifies under 7222.11.0057 for hot-formed stainless bars under size limit and low nickel.
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
• Certify as hot-extruded only; any polishing disqualifies per 'further worked' definition
• Document stainless steel minimum chromium content (10.5%+) to distinguish from carbon steel
• Batch test for nickel uniformity to prevent Customs disputes