Forging Billet Steel Rectangle Nonalloy
Nonalloy steel billets in rectangular form, containing less than 0.25% carbon by weight, designed for open-die forging into custom shapes. These are hot-worked semifinished products that have not undergone further working beyond primary hot-rolling, as defined in Chapter 72 Note 1(ij). They fall under tariff item 7207.12.00 because they are semifinished products of iron or nonalloy steel with a rectangular cross-section that is not square.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cross-section is square
Square cross-section semifinished products are classified under the sibling tariff item.
If the cross-section is not rectangular or square
Other shapes of semifinished products fall under this residual tariff item.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the carbon content is below 0.25% and the cross-section is rectangular but not square to qualify for this tariff item
• Provide mill test certificates to verify nonalloy composition
• Verify the goods are semifinished (not further worked than hot-rolled) to avoid misclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 7207.12.00
Low Carbon Rectangular Steel Ingot
Semifinished rectangular ingots of nonalloy steel containing less than 0.25% carbon, produced via continuous casting with a rectangular profile excluding square. These are used for remelting or primary rolling. They meet the definition of semifinished products in Chapter 72 Note 1(ij) and are classified under 7207.12.00 due to their rectangular, non-square cross-section.
Low Carbon Steel Billets for Forging
Rectangular semifinished steel billets containing less than 0.25% carbon, used as feedstock for forging operations. These products have a rectangular cross-section that is not square and are hot-rolled or continuously cast. They are classified under 7207.12.00 as semifinished products of nonalloy steel with a rectangular cross-section.
Low Carbon Steel Rectangular Dog Bone
Dog-bone shaped rectangular cross-section low carbon steel containing less than 0.25% carbon, used for rail or special section rolling. This semifinished nonalloy product has a rectangular cross-section that is not square, meeting the definition in Chapter 72 Note 1(ij). It is classified under 7207.12.00 as a semifinished product of iron or nonalloy steel.
Low C Rectangular Steel Feedstock
Rectangular cross-section low carbon steel containing less than 0.25% carbon, semifinished feedstock for rerolling mills. This nonalloy steel product is cast to a rectangular shape that is not square, meeting the definition of semifinished products in Chapter 72 Note 1(ij). It is classified under 7207.12.00 as a semifinished product of iron or nonalloy steel.
Nonalloy Rectangular Semibloom
Semiblooms in rectangular form, containing less than 0.25% carbon in nonalloy steel, intermediate between bloom and billet sizes. These are semifinished products for wire rod or bar rolling, meeting the definition in Chapter 72 Note 1(ij). They are classified under 7207.12.00 due to their rectangular, non-square cross-section.
Nonalloy Steel Rectangle Bloom Casting
Continuously cast rectangular blooms of nonalloy steel containing less than 0.25% carbon, used for beam and section rolling. These semifinished products meet the definition in Chapter 72 Note 1(ij) and have a rectangular cross-section that is not square. They are classified under 7207.12.00 as semifinished products of iron or nonalloy steel.