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
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 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