High-Carbon 0.60% Steel Slabs for Spring Wire from China
Rectangular semifinished steel slabs containing 0.60% carbon, with width at least four times thickness, used to produce spring wire rod. Falls under HTS 7207.20.00.45 for ≥0.25% carbon nonalloy steel semifinished products meeting exact dimensional and form criteria. No alloying elements beyond base iron-carbon composition.
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
• Segregate high-carbon billets from low-carbon during storage/transport to prevent mix-up errors
• Certify absence of 'further worked' treatments like phosphatizing per Chapter note definitions
• For high-volume imports, consider binding ruling on consistent product specs to avoid exam delays