Metals & Materialsโ€ข๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ MexicoAvg Effective Duty: 14.8%

Steel from ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexico: US Import Tariffs 2026

Complete guide to US duty rates, HTS codes, and tariff overlays for steel imported from Mexico. Total 2025 imports: $5.2B.

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Section 232 โ€” Steel

25% tariff on steel imports under Section 232 national security authority.

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Section 232 โ€” Aluminum

10% tariff on aluminum imports under Section 232 national security authority.

HTS Codes for Steel โ€” Duty Rates

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Top Steel Imports from Mexico (2025)

HS6 CodeDescriptionImport ValueDuties Paid
730890STRUCTURES AND PARTS OF STRUCTURES NESOI, OF IRON OR STEEL$1.4B$105M
722490SEMIFINISHED PRODUCTS OF ALLOY STEEL (OTHER THAN STAINLESS) NESOI$505M$102M
732010LEAF SPRINGS AND LEAVES THEREFOR, OF IRON OR STEEL$500M$99M
720712SEMIFINISHED PRODUCTS OF IRON OR NONALLOY STEEL, UNDER 0.25% (WT.) CARBON, RECTANGULAR CROSS SECTION, WIDTH NOT LESS THAN TWICE THE THICKNESS$227M$54M
730630PIPES, TUBES AND HOLLOW PROFILES NESOI, WELDED, OF CIRCULAR CROSS SECTION, OF IRON OR NONALLOY STEEL$207M$54M
732020HELICAL SPRINGS OF IRON OR STEEL$160M$42M
730830DOORS, WINDOWS AND FRAMES AND THRESHOLDS FOR DOORS, OF IRON OR STEEL$122M$15M
730661TUBES, PIPES AND HOLLOW PROFILES, OF IRON OR STEEL, WELDED, OF A SQUARE OR RECTANGULAR CROSS-SECTION, NESOI$118M$31M
730419LINE PIPE FOR OIL AND GAS PIPELINES, OF SEAMLESS IRON (OTHER THAN CAST IRON) OR STEEL, NES$112M$13M
720421STAINLESS STEEL WASTE AND SCRAP$111M$57K

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Last verified: June 2, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Section 232 tariff on steel?

Section 232 imposes a 25% tariff on most steel imports. Some countries have negotiated quota arrangements. Canada and Mexico are subject to the tariff unless the steel meets USMCA rules of origin.

Are there anti-dumping duties on steel?

Yes, extensive AD/CVD orders cover steel from many countries including China, Japan, South Korea, India, and others. Combined with Section 232, effective duties on some steel products exceed 50%.

What HTS codes cover steel products?

Steel products span HTS Chapters 72 (iron and non-alloy steel, stainless steel, alloy steel) and 73 (articles of iron or steel). Key codes include 7208-7212 for flat-rolled products and 7213-7215 for bars and rods.

What tariffs apply to steel from Mexico?

Steel imported from Mexico are subject to the standard MFN base duty rate, plus Section 232 โ€” Steel, Section 232 โ€” Aluminum tariff overlays. Use the duty calculator to get the exact rate for your HTS code.

How do I calculate the landed cost for steel from Mexico?

The landed cost includes the product value (FOB), ocean or air freight, insurance, US Customs duties (base rate plus any applicable overlays), Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464% of value, min $29.66), and Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% of dutiable value). Use our landed cost calculator to get the full breakdown.

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