1.0718 German Free-Cutting Steel Coil from China
DIN 1.0718 (11SMn30) free-cutting nonalloy steel hot-rolled in irregular coils, sulfur-enhanced for chip-breaking. Under HTS 7213.20.0080 as other free-cutting types. Widely used in hydraulic fittings and automotive fasteners.
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
• Include DIN chemical composition certificate showing 0.33% manganese and sulfur levels
• Confirm product excludes razor blade steel specs (stainless, narrow width)
• Use proper strapping to preserve irregular coil configuration for CBP inspection