EN 1.0736 Leaded Free-Cutting Steel Coil 11SMnPb30 from Japan
European standard EN 1.0736 (11SMnPb30) hot-rolled steel coils under HTS 7213.20.00.10, containing 0.2-0.35% lead with manganese sulfide inclusions for exceptional machinability. Commonly imported for screw machine products, electrical connectors, and pneumatic fittings. The lead content exceeds the 0.1% threshold defining this free-cutting steel subheading.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide EN standard compliance certificates with chemical analysis; Confirm sulfur and lead levels meet free-cutting criteria; Ensure no prohibited surface treatments that would classify as 'further worked'