L6 Tool Steel Hot Band Coils from Mexico
L6 shock tool steel (0.7% C, 0.6% Mn, 1.5% Ni, 1% Cr) hot-rolled in irregular coils, not tempered or treated. HTS 7227.90.10 via note (e)(iii) carbon-manganese criteria, for gears and shafts.
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
• Ni content often overlooked; ensure full analysis to validate tool steel
• Ship in original mill condition; post-roll handling can't alter 'not treated' status