Forging Quality Steel Billet Rectangular from China
High-quality rectangular billet of nonalloy steel (<0.25% C), width/thickness <4:1, optimized for precision forging. HTS 7207.12.0010 due to semifinished rectangular non-square form. Used in automotive and machinery parts production.
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
• Include forging quality certifications but emphasize semifinished status
• Monitor for any cladding or coating that constitutes 'further working' per notes
• Batch by exact dimensions to simplify ratio calculations