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
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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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