1045 Medium Carbon Steel Rounds from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
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
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