AISI 4140 Alloy Steel Round Billet from Mexico
AISI 4140 is a chromium-molybdenum alloy steel billet used for forging shafts and gears, supplied in semi-finished round form with diameters typically 100-300mm. It falls under HTS 7224.90.00 as a semi-finished product of other alloy steel (not stainless), distinct from stainless in chapter 7221 or high-strength/specialty steels defined in notes. These primary forms require further hot working like rolling or forging.
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
• Provide mill test certificates verifying alloy composition (e.g
• Cr 0.8-1.1%, Mo 0.15-0.25%) to confirm 'other alloy steel' status; ensure no further working like polishing per chapter note
• Common pitfall: incorrect declaration as stainless steel leading to chapter 7221 duties