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XC50 Hot-Forged Rectangular Steel Stock

This is a hot-forged rectangular steel bar of XC50 grade, containing 0.50% carbon. It has a rectangular cross-section of 45mm x 30mm and is not further worked after forging. It is classified under tariff item 7214.91.00 as an other bar or rod of iron or non-alloy steel, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree+50.0%50%
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7214.99.00Same rate: Free

If the carbon content is outside the 0.25%-0.6% range

Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, other than of rectangular cross-section.

7228.30.00Same rate: Free

If the steel contains alloying elements above non-alloy thresholds

Other bars and rods of other alloy steel, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm the carbon content is between 0.25% and 0.6% to fall under this tariff item

• Keep documentation showing the forging process and absence of further working

• Verify the cross-section is rectangular, not square, to match the tariff description

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