O1 Tool Steel Hot-Rolled Coil Rods from Mexico
Hot-rolled rods in irregularly wound coils of O1 oil-hardening tool steel (0.9% C, 1% Mn, 1% Cr), untreated and not partly manufactured. Meets HTS 7227.90.10 as tool steel per note (e)(iii) with ≥0.85% C and 1-1.8% Mn. Ideal for blades and punches.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'not tempered, not treated' with heat analysis to confirm tool steel specs
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as carbon steel; verify alloy elements exceed note (e) criteria
• Use proper coil packaging to prevent damage claims disallowed for pre-entry rust per chapter note