Hot-Forged Round Tool Blank Bar C70 from China
Round bar hot-forged from C70 nonalloy carbon steel (0.70% C) for drop hammer tool making, black finish only. HTS 7214.99.00.90 covers such forged high-carbon nonalloy bars without further surface treatment.
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
• MTR must specify forging process and confirm no alloying beyond base iron-carbon
• Avoid any varnishing/lacquering for protection—these are 'further worked' exclusions
• Batch testing recommended for uniform carbon distribution in forged products