Thin-Wall Welded Alloy Steel Hexagonal Tubing from Mexico
Hexagonal profile welded tube from alloy steel, 40 mm across flats, 3.2 mm wall thickness, applied in robotic arms and fitness equipment frames. Under HTS 7306.69.70.60 for noncircular (hex) cross-section, welded, alloy, <4 mm wall. Not for pressure service.
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 weld quality per API standards if structural use claimed
• Bundle in lengths under 6m to simplify freight
• Pitfall: confusing with wire per Chapter note (wire max 16mm dimension)