Backup Rolls for Cold Rolling Mills from Mexico
Large diameter backup rolls provide structural support behind work rolls in cold rolling mills for precise thickness reduction of steel strips. Classified under HTS 8455.90.80.00 as other parts of metal-rolling mills, these are essential for maintaining roll alignment under high pressure.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) 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
• Include load-bearing capacity specs and hardness ratings (e.g
• HRC 60+) in import docs to distinguish from general bearings
• Check for anti-dumping duties on rolls from specific countries like China or India
• Label clearly as 'mill rolls only - not for resale as machine parts' to prevent reclassification