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
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
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
• Document mechanical properties alongside chemical composition; Verify no cold drawing that would change to 7215; Confirm end use remains machined parts not structural applications