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
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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