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
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
• 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