Cold-Formed 0.4% Carbon Steel Shafting Bar from China

A cold-finished round bar of nonalloy steel containing 0.4% carbon by weight, with a 25 mm diameter, used for manufacturing rotating shafts in industrial machinery. It falls under HTS 7215.50.00.61 as other bars and rods of iron or nonalloy steel, not further worked than cold-formed, with 0.25-0.6% carbon and cross-section under 76 mm.

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

Provide mill test certificates confirming carbon content between 0.25-0.6% and nonalloy composition to avoid reclassification

Measure and document exact diameter to confirm under 76 mm; exceeding triggers different subheading

Ensure no additional surface treatments beyond cold-finishing, as 'further worked' per Chapter 72 notes changes classification