1045 Medium-High Carbon Steel Round Stock from China
Hot-extruded 2-inch round stock of 1045 steel at 0.65% carbon by weight, nonalloy and not further worked. Fits HTS 7214.99.0045 for other high-carbon round bars/rods. Suitable for shafts and gears.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
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
• Confirm hot-rolled/hot-drawn process; cold-drawn bars shift to 7215.50
• Bulk packaging ok, but retail sets with tools may classify under Chapter 82/83
• Monitor alloy additions; even trace elements can reclassify to 7228