Hot-Rolled Low-Carbon Steel Round Bar 12mm from China

A hot-rolled round bar of nonalloy steel with less than 0.25% carbon content and a diameter of 12 mm, suitable for general structural fabrication. Classified under HTS 7214.99.0016 as other bars and rods of iron or nonalloy steel, not further worked than hot-rolled, in rounds under 76 mm diameter. Meets the criteria for low-carbon content and specific size limitations.

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

Provide mill test certificates confirming carbon content below 0.25% and exact diameter measurement under 76 mm to avoid reclassification

Ensure documentation specifies 'not further worked than hot-rolled' to prevent duty shifts to cold-finished categories

Check for twisting after rolling, as twisted bars remain classified here but require clear process documentation