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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of forged alloy steel bars and rods (excluding high-speed and silico-manganese steel) (SITC 67646) totaled $1.3M in April 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Forged Alloy Steel Bars and Rods (Excluding High-Speed and Silico-Manganese Steel) paid $677K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 52% on $1.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Forged Alloy Steel Bars and Rods (Excluding High-Speed and Silico-Manganese Steel) imports of $1.3M in April 2026 ran 30% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.9M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataForging refines the grain structure of alloy steel, producing bars and rods with superior mechanical properties compared to rolled equivalents — a characteristic that makes forged alloy bar the preferred feedstock for heavy-duty shafts, gears, and pressure vessel components. This SITC line explicitly excludes high-speed and silico-manganese steel, which have their own classifications, so mill chemistry documentation is essential to confirm the product falls within the general alloy steel NES scope. Section 232 tariffs cover forged steel bar, and the specialized nature of forging means the supply base is narrower than for rolled products.
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The forging process closes internal voids, aligns the grain flow with the bar's geometry, and produces a more homogeneous microstructure than hot-rolling. The result is higher impact toughness, fatigue strength, and reliability under cyclic loading — properties critical for rotating machinery, pressure-containing parts, and aerospace structural components where failure is not acceptable.
A mill or forge shop certificate stating the manufacturing process (open-die or closed-die forging) and the full chemical composition is the primary document. CBP may also request a process description or technical specification if the product's surface condition could be confused with a hot-rolled or cold-finished bar. Ensuring the forge certificate is in English or accompanied by a certified translation avoids entry delays.
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