Tool-Grade Alloy Flat Wire for Saw Blades from Mexico
Flat wire from alloy steel approaching tool steel specs for band saw blade stock. Under HTS 7229.90.10.00 as other alloy flat wire since not meeting exact tool steel element combinations in note (e). Thickness 0.5mm x width 12mm.
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
• Detailed chemical analysis must show non-tool steel status per chapter note (e)
• Measure cross-section to confirm flat wire vs flat-rolled criteria
• Prepare for CBP verification of alloy content via spectrometry