1040 Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Bar from China
AISI 1040 medium carbon steel (0.37-0.44% C) flat bars, hot-rolled for structural components. HTS 7214.99.0075 applies to these nonalloy steel 'other' bars with carbon 0.25-0.6%, excluding forged/free-cut rectangular types.
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
• Distinguish from free-cutting steel; 1040 is standard non-free-machining qualifying here
• Measure thickness/width precisely; very thin flats may be considered 'sheet' under Chapter 72 notes
• Rust/discoloration doesn't reduce duties per Chapter 72 note – declare full value