Summit Steel 1215L Lead Added Free-Machining Coil from China
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.
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
• 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)