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U.S. imports of alloy steel (non-stainless) semifinished products (HS 722490) totaled $145.1M in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Alloy Steel (Non-Stainless) Semifinished Products paid $45.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 35% on $132.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Alloy Steel (Non-Stainless) Semifinished Products imports of $145.1M in April 2026 ran 23% above the year-to-date monthly average of $117.6M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBlooms, billets, and slabs of non-stainless alloy steel — including tool steel and high-nickel grades — are the intermediate forms between primary casting and finished rolled or forged products, widely used as inputs for re-rolling mills and forging operations. Mexico leads US imports under this heading, with Brazil and Romania also significant sources, reflecting both USMCA-linked supply chains and lower-cost re-rolling capacity in South America and Eastern Europe. The US schedule is segmented by steel type (high-nickel alloy at 7224900005, tool steel at 7224900015 and 7224900035) and cross-sectional geometry (rectangular/square versus circular versus other).
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For non-tool, non-high-nickel alloy steel semifinished products, the US schedule uses cross-sectional shape as the primary classifier: rectangular or square cross-sections with width less than four times thickness (7224900045), rectangular or square with width four times thickness or more (7224900055), circular cross-sections (7224900065), and all other shapes (7224900075). Importers should obtain dimensional certifications from the mill confirming the cross-sectional profile to support the correct line-level classification.
Imports of alloy steel semifinished products from Mexico may benefit from USMCA preferential treatment on the base MFN duty, provided the goods meet applicable rules of origin. However, Section 232 tariffs on steel products operate separately from FTA preferences, and their interaction with USMCA requires case-by-case analysis. Importers sourcing from Mexico should confirm both origin qualification and current Section 232 status with a licensed customs broker.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7224900055 | SMFD AL STL NT SS OR TS,REC/SQ,WIDTH 4X THKNS AOV | $95.5M | 49.96% | $41.2M |
| 7224900065 | SMFD ALLOY STEEL, NOT SS OR TOOL, CIRC CS | $41.1M | 1.23% | $507K |
| 7224900075 | SMFD AL STL, NOT SS OR TOOL, NOT REC/SQ/CIRC CS | $8.4M | 46.53% | $3.9M |
| 7224900015 | SMFSHD TOOL STL,REC/SQ CS,WIDTH LS THAN 4X THKNS | $13K | 50.00% | $6K |
| 7224900005 | SMFD PRODUCTS OF OTHER HIGH-NICKEL ALLOY STEEL | $0 | -- | -- |
| 7224900035 | SMFSHD TOOL STL, NOT RECT/SQUARE CROSS SECTIONS | $0 | -- | -- |
SMFD AL STL NT SS OR TS,REC/SQ,WIDTH 4X THKNS AOV
SMFD ALLOY STEEL, NOT SS OR TOOL, CIRC CS
SMFD AL STL, NOT SS OR TOOL, NOT REC/SQ/CIRC CS
SMFSHD TOOL STL,REC/SQ CS,WIDTH LS THAN 4X THKNS
SMFD PRODUCTS OF OTHER HIGH-NICKEL ALLOY STEEL
SMFSHD TOOL STL, NOT RECT/SQUARE CROSS SECTIONS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7224900000 | SEMIFINISHED PRODUCTS OF OTHER ALLOY STEEL | $9.8M |
SEMIFINISHED PRODUCTS OF OTHER ALLOY STEEL
5.7M kg
NONALLOY PIG IRON 0.5 PRCNT OR LESS PHOSPHORUS
HS 720110
SMFD IRN/NAL STL LT .25 PCT CRB RECT CS WID 2X THK
HS 720712
FR IOS NAL 600MM AO W TIN CTD OR PLTD UNDR 0.5MM T
HS 721012
FERROUS WASTE & SCRAP NESOI, TURNINGS, CHIPS ETC
HS 720441
FERROUS WASTE & SCRAP NESOI
HS 720449
FERROCHROMIUM OVER 4 PERCENT CARBON
HS 720241
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOBILE, AL | $85.9M | -- | -$85.9M |
| FREEPORT, TX | $40.0M | -- | -$40.0M |
| EASTPORT, ID | $9.6M | -- | -$9.6M |