1018 Carbon Steel Bloom from China
1018 grade carbon steel blooms at 0.26% carbon for forging applications. HTS 7207.20.00 covers these semifinished nonalloy steel products just over the 0.25% carbon threshold. Massive cross-sections for heavy structural members.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Document precise carbon content near threshold; ensure proper heat numbering traceability; prepare for CBP verification of nonalloy status