XC45 Cold Heading Quality Billets from China
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 — 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
• 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