Cold-Formed Silico-Manganese Steel Round Bar

A cylindrical bar made from silico-manganese steel, cold-formed to achieve precise dimensions and enhanced surface finish without heat treatment. Classified under HTS 7228.20.5000 as cold-formed bars and rods of silico-manganese alloy steel, distinguished from hot-rolled products by the forming process at room temperature.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7228.30.20.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If hot-rolled rather than cold-formed

Hot-rolled bars and rods of silico-manganese steel are classified separately in 7228.30, as forming temperature determines heading placement.

7228.50Lower: 10% vs 35%

If other alloy steel, not silico-manganese

Silico-manganese specificity moves to 'other alloy steel' categories if manganese/silicon levels don't qualify per Chapter 72 notes.

7306.50.50Same rate: 35%

If further worked with threading or fittings

Threaded or fitted bars become 'other tubes/pipes' under Chapter 73 when considered further worked beyond basic cold-forming.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify chemical composition meets silico-manganese steel definition (typically 0.5-2% Si, 10-20% Mn) with mill test certificates to avoid reclassification

Document cold-forming process evidence, as hot-rolled equivalents fall under 7228.30; inspect for surface defects per Chapter 72 rust note

Ensure accurate dimensional tolerances in entry docs, common pitfall is misdeclaring as hot-rolled leading to duty adjustments