Stainless Steel Grounding Rod from Mexico
Type 304 stainless steel grounding rod, 5/8 x 8 ft, with 13 threads per inch for coupling multiple rods in deep grounding systems. Designed for harsh soil conditions where galvanizing fails. Falls under 7326.90.86.05 as specialized electrical grounding articles of steel.
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 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
• Specify stainless grade (304/316) and thread pitch in commercial invoice to confirm grounding rod specs
• Avoid pitfall of classifying as pipe fittings (7307) by including soil penetration test data
• For rocky soil applications, document driving sleeve compatibility