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

US-Made Steel Automotive Stampings Processed in Mexico from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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