Summit Steel 1215L Lead Added Free-Machining Coil from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
50%
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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) 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)