Hot-Rolled Lead Sulfur Free-Cutting Steel Square Bar from United States
Square bar of nonalloy free-cutting steel hot-rolled with both lead (≥0.1%) and sulfur additions for maximum machinability in gear blanks and couplings. These are non-alloy free-cutting steel bars, not further worked after hot rolling, and are classified under this tariff item.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
50%
Rate breakdown
26SUR5050%United States Surtax Order (2026) — 50% on US products
Import Tips
• Verify lead content (≥0.1%) and sulfur content (≥0.08%) to confirm free-cutting classification
• Provide mill certificates
• Ensure bars are not further worked beyond hot rolling to avoid reclassification