Steel Beam Blanks Low Carbon Rectangular from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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