Welded Cold-Rolled 409 Stainless Exhaust Tube from Mexico
Cold-rolled welded tube made from 409 stainless steel (11% Cr), 3-inch OD, 1.7 mm wall, used in automotive exhaust systems for heat and corrosion resistance. HTS 7306.40.50.42 applies to its circular welded stainless construction, cold-reduction, and sub-15% chromium. Not seamless, distinguishing from Chapter 73 seamless tubes.
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
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Automotive end-use requires no special markings, but include specs to avoid reclassification as parts (8708)
• Test wall thickness uniformity; variations can trigger audits