Hot-Rolled Low-Carbon Steel Billet Section 4x4 Inch from China

Square 4x4 inch section bar from hot-rolled nonalloy low-carbon steel (<0.25% C), used as billet stock, not further worked. Classifies in HTS 7214.99.0060 for other such bars excluding specific shapes.

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

Confirm bar vs semi-finished status; sections > certain sizes risk 7207 classification

Mill certificates must specify exact carbon analysis and nonalloy status

Avoid coated/rusted shipments - no duty reduction for pre-entry damage