Hot-Rolled Low-Carbon Steel Round Bar 100 mm Diameter from Japan
A forged, hot-rolled round bar of nonalloy steel with less than 0.25% carbon content and a diameter of 100 mm, used in structural applications like machinery bases. It falls under HTS 7214.99.00.21 as other bars and rods not further worked than hot-rolled, in rounds of 76-152 mm diameter with low carbon. Not twisted after rolling and free of additional surface treatments.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify carbon content via mill test certificate to confirm <0.25% for this subheading; measure exact diameter as it determines classification boundaries
• Ensure no further working like polishing occurred post-hot-rolling to avoid reclassification