As-Forged 24-Inch Carbon Steel Reducing Coupling from Mexico
A forged nonalloy steel coupling for connecting pipes of differing sizes via butt-welding, with minimum inside diameter of 360 mm. Supplied rough from the forge without any tooling, machining, or surface processing, fitting HTS 7307.93.9010 criteria.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
54.3%
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
9903.05.900%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
• Use ultrasonic testing reports to prove no internal machining; rough surfaces are key to this classification
• Avoid packaging with lubricants or coatings, as they may imply post-forging treatment
• For high-volume imports, pre-apply for binding ruling on 'processing' definition to prevent port disputes