Steel Semifinished Rectangles for Shipbuilding

Low carbon rectangular semifinished steel (width ≥4x thickness) for ship plate production, containing <0.25% carbon. Directly classified HTS 7207.12.0050 as nonalloy semifinished product with required cross section. Standard rolling mill product without surface treatments.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7208.51.00.30Same rate: 35%

If ≥0.25% but <0.6% carbon, coiled

Carbon content and coil form determine flat-rolled classification.

7308.90.95.90Same rate: 35%

If fabricated into ship structures

Assembled structures classified as fabricated metal products.

7212.60.00.00Same rate: 35%

If silicon-electrical steel

Special alloy compositions for electrical use have separate provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify nonalloy status with full elemental analysis per chapter alloy steel exclusions

Document exact rolling process to confirm semifinished vs hot-rolled plate status

Separate by intended end use only for statistical purposes, not classification

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Steel Semifinished Rectangular Sections for Rolling Mills

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Rectangular Semifinished Steel for Automotive Pressing

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