Hot-Drawn 409 Stainless Steel Square Rod from Mexico

Half-inch square rod from 409 grade stainless steel (under 1% nickel), hot-drawn for exhaust system components and muffler parts. Remains in hot-worked state without polishing or coating. Meets HTS criteria for other stainless bars with low nickel content.

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 at entry with nickel analysis per US Note (a) guidelines

Segregate from tool steels to avoid Chapter note confusion

Check for deformations that might classify as reinforcing bars