Cold-Rolled 301 Stainless Steel Strip from Mexico
Flat-rolled strip of 301 alloy stainless steel, cold-rolled to a thickness of 0.5 mm and width of 250 mm, not further worked beyond cold reduction. Classified under HTS 7226.92.80 as alloy steel (not stainless), width under 300 mm, thickness over 0.25 mm, cold-rolled only. Used in spring manufacturing and flexible components.
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
• Certify exact alloy composition meets non-stainless criteria per Chapter 72 notes; provide mill test reports showing yield strength and no further working like coating
• Watch for misclassification as stainless under 7220 if chromium exceeds limits