Steel Billet Squares Construction Grade from China
Square section low-carbon billets (side <2x thickness inherently) for rebar and shapes. HTS 7207.11.00.00 for nonalloy rectangular semifinished products. Standard construction steel chemistry.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• ASTM grade specs common; match to HTS
• Deformation resistance data for mill planning
• Bulk shipments; proper stowage prevents claims denial