Compacted Stainless Steel Solids from Mexico
Discarded stainless steel stampings and formed parts compacted for metal recovery, rendered unfit for any fabrication except melting. HTS 9817.00.90 applies as metal articles processed by compacting to be fit only for stainless steel content recovery through melting.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Bale specification sheets showing compaction pressure and density
• Chemical analysis confirming stainless composition range
• Avoid reclassification by documenting destruction of original form