Summit Steel 1215L Lead Added Free-Machining Coil from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
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
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)