Cold-Formed Alloy Steel Drill Rod Stock from Mexico
S7 shock-resisting tool steel drill rod stock, cold-formed 55 mm round for manufacturing twist drills. Borderline classification under HTS 7228.50.5015 as other cold-formed alloy bars <76 mm (not hollow). Tool steel composition approaching note (e) thresholds.
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
• Chemical analysis must exclude exact tool steel note (e) composition limits
• Document intended end use as stock, not finished hollow drill rods
• Provide machinability rating if specified for tool steel applications