S45C Hot-Rolled Steel Rod from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
50%
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
9903.05.900%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
• 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