7207.20.00.45/Carbon Steel Billets for Forging 0.35% Carbon/Mexico

Carbon Steel Billets for Forging 0.35% Carbon from Mexico

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.

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)

Calculate with your customs value Verify classification with AI

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