Steel I-Beam for Building Construction from Mexico
A hot-rolled steel I-beam used in the structural framework of buildings and bridges. It falls under HTS 7308.90.95 as a prepared section for use in iron or steel structures, not classified elsewhere in heading 7308.
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
• Verify steel composition meets ASTM standards and obtain mill test certificates for customs valuation
• Ensure proper marking of country of origin to avoid anti-dumping duties on certain steel products
• Classify based on specific end-use in structures to prevent misclassification as mere bars or rods