High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel Sheet HSLA-80 from Mexico
Cold-rolled HSLA-80 steel sheet (min yield 550 MPa, alloyed with Nb/V), 550 mm width, 1.2 mm thick. Under 7226.99.0180 as other flat-rolled alloy steel <600 mm width, not high-strength per U.S. note 1(a). For automotive structural parts.
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
• Test certificates must show yield strength below high-strength steel thresholds in note 1(a)
• Declare if temper-rolled; excessive working may trigger 'further worked' subheading
• Ensure no rust/discoloration claims; no duty allowance per Chapter 72 note