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 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
• 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