XC45 Cold Heading Quality Billets from Canada
XC45 billets (0.45% C) optimized for cold heading fasteners like bolts. Under HTS 7207.20.00.90 as other semifinished carbon steels ≥0.25% C, rectangular solid sections without patterns in relief. Used in bolt/nut manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Include cleanliness specs in test certs for sulfur/phos; confirm no further working like phosphatizing
• Pitfall: bulk packaging mistaken for scrap
• Section 232 quotas may apply