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