1144 Stressproof Free-Cutting Steel Cold-Finished Bar from Japan
This is a cold-drawn and stress-relieved bar made from 1144 Stressproof, a sulfurized free-cutting steel. The stress-relieving process is considered part of cold-finishing, and the bar is not further worked beyond that. It qualifies for tariff item 7215.10.00 as a non-alloy free-cutting steel bar.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm that stress-relieving is part of the cold-finishing process and does not constitute further working
• Provide documentation on the sulfur content to support free-cutting classification
• Declare 7215.10.00 with CBSA and ensure the product is not coated or plated