Rectangular Steel Blooms for Heavy Machinery from China
Low-carbon (<0.25%) rectangular blooms with width ≥4x thickness, used in manufacturing large machinery components. HTS 7207.12.0050 classification applies to these semifinished nonalloy steel products with specified rectangular dimensions. Not considered 'further worked' under chapter definitions.
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
• Use precise caliper measurements for width/thickness ratio; minor deviations trigger reclassification
• Include chemical composition reports; trace elements must not qualify as alloy steel
• Ship in bundles to prevent deformation that could affect cross-section measurements