XC50 Hot-Forged Rectangular Steel Stock from China

JIS XC50 hot-forged rectangular steel bar with 0.50% carbon content, 45mm x 30mm section. Qualifies for HTS 7214.91.0060 as forged nonalloy steel rectangular bar in 0.25-0.6% carbon range, without further working. Applications include hand tools and dies.

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

Hot-forged products need process certification distinguishing from hot-rolled

Surface scale/rust doesn't affect classification per Chapter note on discoloration

Separate from machined/finished parts which would be 7228 or 7326