S45C Hot-Rolled Steel Round Rod
Japanese JIS S45C nonalloy steel rod, hot-rolled, 0.45% carbon, 60 mm diameter, for mechanical engineering components. Fits HTS 7214.99.00.31 as hot-rolled rounds with medium carbon content under 76 mm diameter.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If clad or coated
Metal coating or cladding counts as 'further worked' per Chapter definition, shifting to 7216.
If in coils
Coiled hot-rolled bars classify under semi-finished 7208, not straight bars in 7214.
If made into tubes/pipes
Hollow bars or tubes from this material become Chapter 73 pipe fittings, not solid bars.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Match international grade (S45C) to AISI equivalent for carbon confirmation in CBP documentation
• Segregate by diameter in shipments; mixing sizes <76mm and >=76mm complicates entry
• Certify no heat-resisting or tool steel elements per U.S. notes (a)-(h) to avoid alloy misclassification
Related Products under HTS 7214.99.00.31
Hot-Rolled AISI 1045 Round Steel Bar
A hot-rolled round bar of nonalloy steel containing 0.45% carbon by weight, with a diameter of 50 mm, used for manufacturing shafts and axles. It falls under HTS 7214.99.00.31 as other bars and rods of iron or nonalloy steel, not further worked than hot-rolled, with 0.25-0.6% carbon and diameter less than 76 mm.
Hot-Rolled C45 Medium Carbon Steel Rod
Hot-rolled round rod of nonalloy steel with 0.42-0.50% carbon, 25 mm diameter, suitable for bolts and machinery parts. Classified under HTS 7214.99.00.31 due to its hot-rolled state, specific carbon range, and diameter under 76 mm.
AISI 1035 Hot-Rolled Round Bar
Nonalloy steel round bar, hot-rolled, 0.32% carbon content, 40 mm diameter, commonly used in automotive gears. Meets HTS 7214.99.00.31 criteria: other hot-rolled nonalloy bars, 0.25-<0.6% carbon, diameter <76 mm, not further worked.
Hot-Rolled 1050 Carbon Steel Bar
AISI 1050 grade hot-rolled round bar with 0.50% carbon, 30 mm diameter, used for springs and levers. Classified in HTS 7214.99.00.31 for nonalloy steel hot-rolled rounds in the 0.25-0.6% carbon range under 76 mm.
Medium Carbon HR 40mm Steel Round
Generic medium carbon (0.38%) hot-rolled steel round bar, 40 mm diameter, for forging stock. HTS 7214.99.00.31 applies to these not-further-worked nonalloy rounds with specified carbon and size.