Forging Quality C40 Billet
C40 grade billets with 0.37-0.44% carbon for open-die forging. HTS 7207.20.00 for these nonalloy semifinished carbon steels ≥0.25% C. Low segregation for uniform forging properties.
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If after forging operations
Forged bars/rods from billets classified under 7214 finished products.
If internal defects
Billets rejected for forging due to defects become scrap under 7204.
If alloy forging steel
Alloy steels for forging use different semifinished alloy headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Forging quality certs required; ultrasonic testing reports common; ensure billet soundness for press forging
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