O1 Tool Steel Hot-Rolled Coil from Mexico
O1 oil-hardening tool steel flat-rolled product in hot-rolled coils, 3.8 mm thick, 1000 mm wide, used for tooling. HTS 7225.30.51.80 applies to this 'other' tool steel (note e(v): ≥0.5% C, ≥3.5% Mo), coil form, proper dimensions.
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
• Include detailed alloy specs matching U.S. note (e) in commercial invoice to expedite clearance
• Ensure no chemical treatments (phosphatizing, etc.) as these constitute 'further worked' per note
• Batch test for uniformity; inconsistencies can trigger reclassification audits