AISI 4140 Alloy Steel Round Billet from China
AISI 4140 is a chromium-molybdenum alloy steel billet used for forging shafts and gears, supplied in semi-finished round form with diameters typically 100-300mm. It falls under HTS 7224.90.00 as a semi-finished product of other alloy steel (not stainless), distinct from stainless in chapter 7221 or high-strength/specialty steels defined in notes. These primary forms require further hot working like rolling or forging.
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
• Provide mill test certificates verifying alloy composition (e.g
• Cr 0.8-1.1%, Mo 0.15-0.25%) to confirm 'other alloy steel' status; ensure no further working like polishing per chapter note
• Common pitfall: incorrect declaration as stainless steel leading to chapter 7221 duties