Diamond Pattern Expanded Metal Panel from Mexico
Standard diamond-pattern expanded metal panels from mild steel wire, commonly used for machine guards and ventilation. Classified in HTS 7314.50.00.00 as it matches the expanded metal definition without weaving.
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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document the slitting and stretching manufacturing process to differentiate from perforated products
• Ensure panels are under 16mm wire thickness per Chapter 73 wire definition
• Batch import in standard sizes (4x8 ft) to minimize customs valuation disputes