Nonalloy Steel Slabs for Pipe Manufacturing from China
Semifinished rectangular steel slabs under 0.25% carbon with width at least four times thickness, primarily for seamless pipe production. Fits HTS 7207.12.0050 due to rectangular shape and dimensional criteria for nonalloy iron or steel semifinished products. Supplied in as-rolled condition without advanced processing.
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
• Provide mill test certificates confirming carbon analysis and rectangular dimensions for CBP verification
• Avoid shipments with any discoloration/rust claims as no duty allowance per chapter note
• Declare intended use only if requested; classification based purely on physical characteristics