High-Strength Alloy Steel I-Beam from Mexico
Wide-flange I-beam of high-strength alloy steel (meeting note a minimum yield), for bridge girders and heavy equipment. Under HTS 7228.70.60.00 as other alloy shapes. Elevated yield strength enables lighter weight designs.
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
• Certify minimum yield point per note (a) for high-strength designation in documentation
• Measure width carefully; >1250mm may approach plate classification issues
• Avoid bundling with fittings that could create 'set' classification under 7308