1045 Medium Carbon Steel Rounds from China
Round semifinished products of 1045 nonalloy steel with 0.43-0.50% carbon, used for axles and gears. Fits HTS 7207.20.00.90 as other semifinished nonalloy steel containing 0.25%+ carbon, in basic hot-rolled form without patterns or advanced processing. Cross-sections are circular, solid, and exceed minimum thickness requirements.
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
• Submit chemical analysis reports confirming 0.25-0.50% carbon range; verify no 'further worked' treatments per chapter notes
• Common pitfall: classifying as finished bars if machined
• Use ISPM-15 compliant packaging for ocean freight