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Carbon Steel Slab 0.35% C

Flat rectangular semifinished carbon steel slabs with 0.35% carbon content for plate rolling. Classified in HTS 7207.20.00 as nonalloy steel semifinished products ≥0.25% carbon, width exceeding length of thickness sides. Not in coils or further worked.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+75.0%75%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+50.0%50%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+50.0%50%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+50.0%50%
🇯🇵JapanFree+50.0%50%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7207.11.00Same rate: 75%

If lower carbon variants

Slabs with <0.25% C classified separately under low-carbon semifinished steel.

7210.12.00Same rate: 75%

If hot-rolled to plate

Processing into hot-rolled plate ≥3mm thick moves to 7210 flat products.

7204.49.00Lower: 25% vs 75%

If defective/rejected

Defective slabs considered scrap under 7204 if not suitable for further processing.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify slab dimensions meet semifinished criteria (thickness < width < length); provide heat analysis for carbon verification; avoid rust allowances per Chapter notes