Silico-Manganese Hot-Rolled Coil for Gear Forging from China
Irregularly wound hot-rolled coils of silico-manganese steel bars and rods optimized for forging industrial gears. HTS 7227.20.00 applies due to the precise alloy makeup providing heat resistance and the hot-rolled, coiled presentation before 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
• Verify no 'further working' like coating occurred, as per Chapter 72 notes, to remain in 7227
• Document hot-rolling process to distinguish from cold-rolled alternatives in adjacent headings
• Beware rust/discoloration allowances—Chapter 72 note denies duty reductions for pre-entry rust on steel coils