A36 Hot-Rolled Merchant Bar Coil from Canada
ASTM A36 grade hot-rolled steel bars in irregularly wound coils, used for rivets, joists, and general construction. This falls under HTS 7213.99.00 as nonalloy, non-specialty hot-rolled rods/bars in coils. Standard carbon content and shapes exclude it from reinforcing or high-strength categories.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Ensure ASTM A36 certification; mismatched specs could lead to reclassification and penalties
• Document hot-rolling process to avoid confusion with cold-finished bars (HTS 72.14/72.15)
• Monitor for antidumping duties on specific origins; HTS accuracy critical for exclusions