17-4PH Stainless Substitute Alloy Strip from Mexico
Precision-rolled strip of precipitation-hardening alloy steel (16% Cr, 4% Ni, <10.5% total Cr equiv.), 300 mm wide, 0.8 mm thick. HTS 7226.99.0180 applies as other alloy steel, width <600 mm (not stainless per note 1(f)). Used in aerospace fittings.
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
• Certify total chromium equivalent <10.5% to avoid stainless steel Chapter 72 note 1(f) classification
• Include heat analysis showing Ni/Mo content distinguishing from stainless grades
• Check for AD/CVD orders on similar alloy imports from specific countries