Chemical Ground Rod with Backfill Kit from Mexico
Galvanized steel ground rod with internal cavity for chemical grounding compound, 3/4 x 10 ft, for poor soil conductivity areas. Enhances ground resistance below 25 ohms. Still classified as basic rod under HTS 7326.90.86.05.
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
9903.05.900%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
• Classify rod separately from chemical backfill (2840.30 if imported together)
• Document soil resistivity testing requirements for target markets
• Cavity design shouldn't trigger parts classification