Nonalloy Rectangular Semibloom from China
Semiblooms in rectangular form (<0.25% carbon nonalloy steel) intermediate between bloom and billet sizes. Semifinished product for wire rod or bar rolling under HTS 7207.12.00 rectangular specification.
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
• Size documentation distinguishes semibloom from full billet/slab
• Traceability markings verify origin and composition
• Avoid heat-resisting steel confusion (note g)—chromium content key