Hot-Rolled Square Steel Bar 1/2 inch from China
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.
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
• Verify the steel is nonalloy (less than 10% total alloying elements) via mill test certificate to avoid reclassification to Chapter 72 alloy steel headings
• Confirm no 'further working' like polishing or coating per Chapter 72 notes; document hot-rolling process to prevent disputes