SAE 1144 Stressproof Free-Cutting Steel Coil from Germany
High-manganese SAE 1144 free-cutting steel in hot-rolled irregular coils, stress-relieved for improved fatigue resistance. Classifies under HTS 7213.20.0080 for other free-cutting nonalloy compositions. Used for axles, bolts, and machinery components requiring strength and machinability.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Verify manganese content (1.35-1.65%) supports stressproof free-cutting designation
• Ensure no heat treatment beyond hot-rolling to maintain basic heading classification
• Document coil diameter and weight to confirm irregularly wound bar/rod form