1060 High Carbon Steel Billets from China

Billets of 1060 steel grade with 0.60% carbon for tool and spring applications. Classed in HTS 7207.20.00.90 as other carbon-containing (≥0.25%) semifinished nonalloy steel products, solid rectangular form without deformations. Hot-rolled for further forging into wires or shapes.

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

Document carbon exceeding 0.25% to avoid low-carbon heading; inspect for no ribs/grooves per reinforcing bar note

Pitfall: classifying as tool steel if alloyed elements present

Use heat number traceability