Precision Cold Drawn 12L15 Free Cutting Rod
12L15 resulfurized and leaded steel rod cold drawn to tight tolerances for Swiss-type machining. No polishing, coating, or chemical treatments applied, qualifying as not further worked than cold-formed.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Global Affairs Canada: GAC Steel (Carbon Steel) requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 7206000000–7217999999).
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If the rod undergoes additional processing such as grinding or polishing
Further working would exclude it from 7215.10.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the rod is not further worked beyond cold-forming
• Maintain records of the drawing process and chemical composition
• Verify if the product qualifies for preferential tariff treatment under trade agreements
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