Cold-Formed Low Carbon Steel Shaft from China
A precision cold-finished round bar of nonalloy steel with less than 0.25% carbon, diameter 25 mm, used for manufacturing rotating shafts in machinery. It falls under HTS 7215.50.0016 as other bars and rods of iron or nonalloy steel, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished, with cross-section under 76 mm. The low carbon content ensures good ductility for forming applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
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
• Verify chemical composition certificate showing <0.25% carbon to avoid reclassification to higher carbon categories
• Measure and document exact diameter/cross-section (<76 mm) with caliper readings for customs inspection
• Ensure no additional surface treatments beyond cold-finishing to prevent shifting to 'further worked' headings