8630 Hot-Rolled Alloy Steel Rod Coil from China
Hot-rolled rods of 8630 nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy steel in irregularly wound coils, commonly used for carburizing applications in automotive parts. Falls under HTS 7227.90.60.90 as other alloy steel not specified elsewhere in the heading. Alloy composition includes carbon, manganese, nickel, chromium, and molybdenum.
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
• Submit chemical analysis reports verifying 8630 specs (0.28-0.33% C, 0.4-0.7% Ni) to prevent classification as carbon steel
• Verify hot-rolling process documentation; cold-drawn equivalents go to 7228.50
• Watch for rust/discoloration—no duty allowance per Chapter 72 note; inspect upon arrival