Forged 304 Stainless Steel Blind Flange from Mexico
Roughly forged 304-grade stainless steel blind flange used to cap pipe ends, unprocessed with hammer marks intact. HTS 7307.21.10.00 applies as it's a stainless steel flange not further worked after forging. Essential for pressure vessel closures in refineries.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
53.3%
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
• Attach chemical analysis reports specifying 304 stainless to prevent disputes over material grade
• Use proper packing to prevent damage that could imply post-forging processing during transit
• File entry with detailed forging blueprints to support classification