Summit Steel 1215L Lead Added Free-Machining Coil
Summit Steel 1215L grade, hot-rolled in irregularly wound coils under HTS 7213.20.00.10, containing 0.20% minimum lead with resulfurized composition for free-machining properties. Ideal for high-volume production of automotive fittings, gears, and pins where machining efficiency is critical. The lead content specifically qualifies it as free-cutting steel per tariff definitions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing less than 0.1% lead but still free-cutting
Free-cutting steels without minimum lead content fall under different statistical breakout 7213.20.00.30
If angle, shapes, or sections rather than round bars/rods
Hot-rolled alloy/nonalloy products in angles and shapes have separate headings from round bars
If further worked with surface treatments like coating
U.S. notes define 'further worked' products (coated, polished) as moving out of basic hot-rolled headings
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit manufacturer's chemical composition certificate verifying lead percentage; Ensure proper coil weight documentation for irregularly wound format; Avoid misclassification by confirming nonalloy status (no chromium/nickel additions)
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