Cold-Formed Silico-Manganese Steel Round Bar from China
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.
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
• 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