Hot-Rolled Nonalloy Steel Teardrop Section from China
Teardrop-shaped bulb section from hot-rolled nonalloy steel for edging and fillers, approx 40x20mm profile. Under 7216.99.00.90 for other shapes/sections excluding named profiles. Common in fabrication not meeting bar definitions.
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
• Chemical analysis essential; molybdenum content affects alloy status
• Not chipper knife steel per US Note (f)
• Document as straight lengths, not coils