Nonalloy Steel Rectangle Bloom Casting from China
Continuously cast rectangular blooms of nonalloy steel (<0.25% carbon) for beam and section rolling. Semifinished product meeting exact HTS 7207.12.00 specs excluding squares. Used in structural steel production without further surface working.
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
• Casting process documentation proves semifinished vs. hot-rolled status
• Measure all dimensions—tolerances near square risk reclassification
• Rust inspection mandatory; no duty abatement per Chapter notes