HY-80 High-Yield Submarine Steel Coil Rod from Mexico
HY-80 nickel-manganese-chromium alloy steel hot-rolled rods in coils, <14 mm diameter circular cross-section. Classifies in HTS 7227.90.60.30 as other alloy steel for naval applications, not meeting tool steel definitions. Essential for submarine hull fasteners.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide DoD/naval specification sheets alongside mill certs confirming non-tool steel status
• Ensure irregular wound coils; straightened product reclassifies as 7227.90.10 straight bars
• Monitor AD/CVD orders; alloy steel from certain origins faces additional duties