S45C Hot-Rolled Steel Rod from China
Japanese JIS S45C steel (0.42-0.48% carbon) hot-rolled rods for machinery parts. Falls in HTS 7214.99.0075 as nonalloy 'other' bars/rods with specified medium carbon range, hot-rolled only.
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
• Submit chemical analysis reports proving nonalloy status and exact carbon % to CBP upon entry
• Rod vs bar distinction minor here but ensure not classified as wire (>5mm but wire-like)
• Check for high-strength steel note (a) applicability which affects other headings