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Steel Beam Blanks Low Carbon Rectangular

Rectangular beam blanks of nonalloy steel (<0.25% C), width <2x thickness, designed for rolling into I-beams and H-sections. Under HTS 7207.11.00.00 as semifinished products prior to final rolling. These near-net-shape castings reduce processing steps in structural steel mills.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+75.0%75%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+50.0%50%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+50.0%50%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+50.0%50%
🇯🇵JapanFree+50.0%50%

Alternative Classifications

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

7208Lower: 50% vs 75%

If fully rolled into structural shapes

Completes rolling process into finished bars/profiles

2601.11.00.60Lower: 25% vs 75%

If imported as iron ore pellets

Earlier stage in production chain, not semifinished steel

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include end-use statements if specialized; may affect quota applicability

• Test reports must confirm nonalloy status (no specified alloy elements)

• Watch for partial hot-rolling that could reclassify as 72.13 products