AISI 1045 Hot-Rolled Steel Round Bar

AISI 1045 is a medium carbon steel (0.43-0.50% carbon) supplied as hot-rolled round bars, not further worked beyond hot-rolling. It falls under HTS 7214.99.0075 because it contains 0.25% or more but less than 0.6% carbon by weight and is a nonalloy steel bar without additional processing like cold-drawing or surface treatment.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7213.91.30Same rate: 35%

If forged rather than hot-rolled

Forged bars and rods of nonalloy rectangular cross-section fall under 7213, while round/hot-rolled go to 7214.

7215.50.00Same rate: 35%

If cold-drawn or otherwise further worked

Any surface treatment beyond hot-rolling (polishing, coating) moves product to Chapter 72 'further worked' provisions.

7228.30Lower: 10% vs 35%

If alloy steel with specified elements exceeding nonalloy limits

Presence of alloying elements per Chapter 72 note (e.g., >10.5% Cr) reclassifies to alloy steel headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide mill test certificates confirming carbon content between 0.25-0.6% and nonalloy composition to avoid reclassification

Ensure bars are truly 'not further worked' – no polishing, coating, or cold-finishing, as these shift to 7215 or higher

Declare exact dimensions and cross-section; rectangular bars over certain sizes may fall under different subheadings