Grade 1144L Stressproof Leaded Steel Coil from China

Grade 1144L 'Stressproof' equivalent hot-rolled coils under HTS 7213.20.00.10, featuring 0.12% minimum lead with high manganese for free-machining and improved stress resistance. Primarily used for arbors, pinions, and collets in machinery applications. The lead addition specifically triggers this free-cutting steel tariff classification.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Document mechanical properties alongside chemical composition; Verify no cold drawing that would change to 7215; Confirm end use remains machined parts not structural applications