SAE 1020 Hot-Rolled Coil Rod from China
Standard low-carbon nonalloy steel rod (SAE 1020) hot-rolled and coiled irregularly for shafting and structural components. Falls under HTS 7213.99.0090 as other hot-rolled iron/nonalloy steel products in coils, excluding rounds under 14mm or reinforcing types. Hot-rolling process distinguishes from further worked products.
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
• Provide mill test certificates showing carbon content under 0.3% and no alloying elements exceeding limits
• Measure coil winding; regular spools may classify as 'worked' under chapter note
• Check for rust/discoloration; no duty allowance per U.S. note on iron/steel damage