Forged Steel S-Hook from Mexico
A heavy-duty S-shaped hook forged from carbon steel, used for suspending chains or ropes in garages and workshops. It falls under HTS 7326.19.00 as an article of iron or steel that is forged or stamped but not further worked beyond basic forming. The simple cross-sectional shape distinguishes it from more processed hardware.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
52.9%
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
• Verify the item is truly forged or stamped with no machining, welding, or finishing to qualify under this heading
• Provide mill test certificates confirming steel composition to satisfy customs material verification
• Avoid common pitfalls like classifying painted or galvanized versions here, as they require further worked subheadings