SAE 1018 Hot-Rolled Steel Coil 5mm Thick from China
Low-carbon SAE 1018 nonalloy steel processed via hot-rolling into 5mm thick coils wider than 600mm, free of cladding or coatings. HTS 7208.37.00.60 applies to such 'other' hot-rolled nonalloy steel coils in the 4.75-10mm thickness range, not further worked. Ideal for machinery bases and welded structures.
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
• Submit heat analysis showing carbon content typically 0.15-0.20% to confirm nonalloy per chapter definitions
• Avoid rust discoloration claims; no duty allowance per Chapter 72 note on iron/steel damage
• Check coil inner diameter specs; oversized may require special handling declarations