SAE 12L14 Leaded Free-Cutting Steel Cold-Finished Square Bar
This is a cold-finished square bar made from SAE 12L14, a leaded free-cutting steel with sulfur for chip-breaking during machining. The bar has a bright surface finish from cold-finishing and is not further worked. It qualifies for tariff item 7215.10.00 as a non-alloy free-cutting steel bar.
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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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the bar is further worked, such as plating
This alternative covers other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished, but not specifically free-cutting steel.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the lead content is at least 0.1% by weight to meet free-cutting steel criteria
• Verify that the bright finish is from cold-finishing, not additional processing
• Use tariff code 7215.10.00 in your CBSA declaration and keep composition data
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