Cold-Drawn E4340 Alloy Steel Rod from Mexico
Electroslag remelted E4340 alloy steel rod, cold-drawn 20 mm diameter for high-stress bolts. Classified HTS 7228.50.5015 as cold-formed alloy steel rods <76 mm, not further worked. Enhanced cleanliness version of 4340 for critical applications.
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
• Document electroslag remelting (ESR) process for quality verification
• Provide ultrasonic testing results typical for critical alloy steel rods
• Confirm rod vs bar distinction; both covered but ensure dimensional accuracy