Nonalloy Steel Rectangular Billet Prime from China
Prime quality rectangular nonalloy steel billets (<0.25% C) for premium rerolling applications. Semifinished per HTS 7207.12.00 with strict rectangular geometry. High-purity mill input.
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
• Prime specs demand full PMI (positive material identification)
• Higher value—consider duty drawback for re-export processing
• Distinguish chipper knife steel (note f)—no special Cr/Mo/V mix