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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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