SAE 1117 Resulfurized Steel Coil from China

Hot-rolled SAE 1117 resulfurized free-cutting steel in irregular coils for improved surface finish in machining. Classified HTS 7213.20.0080 for other nonalloy free-cutting products. Applications include studs, pins, and hand tools.

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

Document resulfurization process and analysis to prove free-cutting qualification

Avoid mixing with high-strength steel definitions which require minimum yield points

Ensure import entries specify 'irregularly wound coils' vs straight lengths