A36 Hot-Rolled Merchant Bar Coil from China
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 — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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