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 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
• 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