Silico-Manganese Steel Coil Rod for Axle Shafts from China
Hot-rolled silico-manganese steel rods in irregularly wound coils, used in the production of heavy-duty vehicle axle shafts. Classified under HTS 7227.20.00 for its specific silico-manganese alloy composition and hot-rolled coiled form, offering superior toughness for automotive forging applications.
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 chemical analysis reports showing silicon >0.5% and manganese >1% to validate silico-manganese steel classification
• Check coil dimensions against universal mill plate definitions to avoid misclassification into plate categories
• Include end-use statements if targeted for automotive to support duty preference claims under trade agreements