M15 Grain-Oriented Silicon Electrical Steel Sheet from Mexico
Flat-rolled grain-oriented silicon electrical steel with 3% silicon content, width 800 mm, thickness 0.30 mm, optimized for minimum core loss in transformers. Classified under HTS 7225.11.00.00 as grain-oriented silicon electrical steel, a specialized alloy steel over 600 mm wide for electrical applications. The grain orientation enhances magnetic properties by aligning crystal structure for efficient flux flow.
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
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• Provide mill test certificates confirming grain orientation and silicon content >2.5%. 2
• Ensure accurate width measurement (>600mm) to avoid reclassification to narrower products. 3
• Watch for rust/discoloration—no duty allowance per Chapter 72 notes