Rail Steel Billet 0.7% C, 140mm x 140mm

Semifinished billet formulated for railroad rail production with 0.7% carbon, square 140mm cross section. Nonalloy per Chapter notes. Fits HTS 7207.20.00.25 as high-carbon rectangular semifinished product with width=thickness.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7214.99.00Same rate: 35%

If rolled into finished circular cross section bars

Rolled concrete rebar or other finished bars classify under 7214.99, not semifinished.

7228.10.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If high-strength steel per Note (a) specs

Strength-based alloy definitions in notes shift to 7228 semifinished alloys.

7208.51.00Same rate: 35%

If hot-rolled flat into coils ≤10mm thick

Coiled flat products become heading 7208 flat-rolled, regardless of carbon.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include end-use statement for rail manufacture if seeking any specific exemptions

Monitor manganese content; excess with carbon could approach alloy definitions

Ship in bundles clearly marked as semifinished to avoid bar/rod confusion

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