Precision Ground 409 Stainless Rod 8mm Diameter from Mexico
Cold-finished 409 stainless steel rod with 8 mm round cross-section and <8% nickel, designed for exhaust system components. Falls under HTS 7222.20.0041 as cold-formed stainless bars not exceeding 18 mm diameter. Provides heat resistance for automotive applications.
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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure no grinding beyond cold-finishing tolerances to avoid 'further worked' status; include dimensional inspection reports
• Certify exact nickel percentage as mills vary in 409 formulations