Low-Carbon Steel Billet for Forging
A semi-finished rectangular billet of non-alloy steel with less than 0.25% carbon, with a width less than four times its thickness. It is used primarily for hot forging applications to produce various steel components. This product meets the definition of a semi-finished product under the Customs Tariff.
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 semi-finished products of non-alloy steel with less than 0.25% carbon are classified under this item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the billet is not in coil form and has a solid rectangular cross-section
• Keep records of the manufacturing process to demonstrate it is semi-finished, not a finished article
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