Hot-Rolled Square Steel Bar 1/2 inch

A 1/2 inch square cross-section bar made from nonalloy steel, produced via hot-rolling and not subjected to further working beyond twisting after rolling. It falls under HTS 7214.99.00 as other bars and rods of iron or nonalloy steel that are hot-rolled without additional processing like cold-drawing or surface treatments.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

7213.91Lower: 10% vs 35%

If forged rather than hot-rolled

Forged bars and rods of nonalloy steel fall under 7213, distinguished by manufacturing process from hot-rolled products in 7214.

7215.50.00Same rate: 35%

If cold-drawn or ground after hot-rolling

Any cold-working or grinding constitutes 'further worked' per Chapter 72 notes, moving to 7215 from basic hot-rolled 7214.

7228.30.80Same rate: 35%

If alloy steel composition exceeds nonalloy limits

Alloy steel bars (e.g., with specified chromium/manganese per notes) classify in Chapter 72 headings like 7228, not nonalloy 7214.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Verify the steel is nonalloy (less than 10% total alloying elements) via mill test certificate to avoid reclassification to Chapter 72 alloy steel headings

โ€ข Confirm no 'further working' like polishing or coating per Chapter 72 notes; document hot-rolling process to prevent disputes