Copper-Clad Steel Grounding Rod from Mexico
A 5/8-inch diameter by 8-foot long steel rod with a copper cladding for corrosion resistance, driven into the earth to provide a low-resistance path for electrical fault currents. Classified under HTS 7326.90.86.05 as rods specifically designed for electrical grounding, made primarily of steel. Meets NEC requirements for residential and commercial grounding electrodes.
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 UL listing or equivalent certification for grounding rods to ensure compliance with NEC Article 250 and avoid customs holds
• Provide manufacturer specs confirming copper cladding thickness (min 10 mils) and tensile strength to distinguish from fence posts