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
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
• 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