9802.00.60.00/US-Made Steel Automotive Stampings Processed in Mexico/Germany

US-Made Steel Automotive Stampings Processed in Mexico from Germany

Steel stampings manufactured from US steel sheet in American factories are exported to Mexico for bending, welding, and assembly into automotive subassemblies. The processed components are then returned to US assembly plants for final vehicle integration. Classified under 9802.00.60.00 as US-origin metal articles exported for further metalworking processing abroad before reimport.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Provide manufacturing records proving original US production and detailed foreign processing descriptions distinguishing from final assembly

• Maintain clear supply chain documentation showing exported US metal articles vs returned processed goods to avoid duty assessment

• File CBP Form 3311 accurately documenting metal content, value added abroad, and processing operations performed