1018 Carbon Steel Bloom from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• Document precise carbon content near threshold; ensure proper heat numbering traceability; prepare for CBP verification of nonalloy status