Cold-Drawn 0.28% Carbon Heavy Hex Bar from China
Hexagonal cross-section (235 mm across flats) cold-drawn bar from 0.28% carbon nonalloy steel for crane hook forgings. Under HTS 7215.50.00.65 for cold-formed other bars, 0.25-0.6% carbon, exceeding 228 mm dimension.
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
• Document cold-drawing process to distinguish from hot-rolled; affects 7214 vs 7215 classification
• Test for exact carbon percentage; borderlines trigger lab analysis delays
• Ensure no cladding/coating; chapter defines 'further worked' surface treatments separately