Carbon Steel Billets for Forging 0.35% Carbon from Canada
Semifinished rectangular carbon steel billets with 0.35% carbon content and width at least four times the thickness, used primarily for hot forging applications. Classified under HTS 7207.20.00.45 due to high carbon content (0.25% or more), rectangular cross-section meeting the width-to-thickness ratio, and status as nonalloy steel semifinished product. These are hot-rolled or continuously cast products not further worked beyond basic shaping.
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Import Tips
• Verify carbon content certification (≥0.25%) via mill test reports to confirm 7207 classification over lower-carbon 7207.11/7207.19
• Measure and document width-to-thickness ratio at entry; ratios <4x shift to 7207.20.00.30 square/cross-section subheading
• Ensure no 'further worked' surface treatments (polishing, coating) per Chapter 72 notes, or reclassify to 7213+ finished products