C45 Hot-Rolled Rectangular Billet Stock from China

EN C45 grade rectangular hot-rolled steel bar with 0.42-0.50% carbon, 40mm x 20mm cross-section for forging applications. Fits HTS 7214.91.0060 as hot-rolled nonalloy steel bars of rectangular cross-section with 0.25-0.6% carbon, not further worked. Commonly used for axles and shafts.

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

Include chemical analysis report confirming 0.25-0.6% carbon and absence of alloying elements

Document hot-rolling process only; any cold-drawing changes to 7215

Check for twist deformations which could reclassify as reinforcing per note (c)