0.35% Carbon Steel Slabs from China
Flat rectangular slabs of nonalloy steel with 0.35% carbon content, destined for hot-rolled sheet production. HTS 7207.20.00.90 covers these as other semifinished iron/nonalloy steel ≥0.25% carbon, not further worked or in coil form. Thickness typically 150-300mm for plate rolling.
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
• Provide spectrochemical analysis for exact carbon percentage; slabs must not have 'further worked' coatings
• Common issue: undervaluation based on scrap prices—use transaction value
• Comply with AD/CVD if from certain origins