Hot-Rolled Square Steel Bar 1/2 inch from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
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
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