Unprocessed Alloy Steel Blind Flange from Mexico
Forged blind flange from alloy steel (excluding stainless), used to seal pipe ends in pressure vessel systems for refineries. It qualifies for HTS 7307.91.30.00 as it is supplied rough-forged without machining or tooling. Essential for safe isolation in high-stress environments.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
53.2%
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
• Obtain third-party certification for 'not stainless' status; alloy blends near stainless thresholds often challenged
• Use ISPM-15 compliant packaging for wood; steel imports sensitive to quarantine issues