SAE 1045 Medium Carbon HR Coil from China

SAE 1045 medium-carbon (0.45%) nonalloy steel hot-rolled into irregular coil rods for shafts and gears. HTS 7213.99.00 captures this as other hot-rolled nonalloy steel not high-strength or specialized. Balances strength and machinability for industrial use.

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

MTC must specify carbon range (0.43-0.50%) confirming nonalloy/tool steel status

Avoid 'further worked' treatments pre-import to maintain 7213 classification