Carbon Steel Bloom 0.25% C, 180mm x 45mm from Mexico
Minimum carbon (0.25%) rectangular bloom with 180mm width x 45mm thickness (4x ratio boundary). Used for heavy section forging. HTS 7207.20.00.25 applies to this nonalloy semifinished product per exact carbon threshold and cross-section specs.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
50%
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
9903.05.900%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
• Critical to document exact 0.25% carbon; slight under could shift to 7207.11 with different rates
• Use calibrated tools for dimension verification; CBP measures independently
• Ensure no surface treatments; polishing would make 'further worked' per Chapter note, changing heading