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
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
• 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