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 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
• 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