SAE 1215 Free-Cutting Steel Coil
Hot-rolled bars and rods of SAE 1215 nonalloy free-cutting steel, wound in irregularly shaped coils, containing higher sulfur and phosphorus for improved machinability. Classified under HTS 7213.20.0080 as other free-cutting steel products not specified elsewhere in this subheading. Ideal for high-speed automatic screw machining of fasteners and fittings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 0.6% or more by weight of carbon
High-carbon free-cutting steel shifts to other alloy-free hot-rolled coil bars excluding free-cutting subheading.
If straightened and cut to length
Hot-rolled bars no longer in coils but cut to specified lengths fall under 7214 for non-coil forms.
If alloy steel with specific tool steel elements
Presence of chromium, molybdenum or other elements meeting tool steel definitions moves to Chapter 72 alloy steel headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide mill test certificates verifying sulfur content (typically 0.15-0.30%) and free-cutting composition per AISI standards
• Ensure coils weigh under 5 tons to avoid classification shift to straight lengths under 7214
• Declare exact chemical analysis to distinguish from concrete reinforcing bars which have exclusions
Related Products under HTS 7213.20.00.80
AISI 12L14 Lead-Free-Cutting Steel Coil
Irregularly wound hot-rolled coils of AISI 12L14 nonalloy steel with bismuth addition for enhanced machinability without lead. Falls under HTS 7213.20.0080 as other free-cutting steel distinct from leaded types. Used for precision turned parts in automotive and appliance industries.
SUM22 Free-Machining Steel Coil
Hot-rolled, irregularly coiled bars of Japanese SUM22 free-cutting nonalloy steel with optimized sulfur for screw machine operations. HTS 7213.20.0080 covers this as other free-cutting types beyond basic leaded steels. Common in manufacturing of gears, pins, and shafts.
SAE 1144 Stressproof Free-Cutting Steel Coil
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.
EN1A Lead-Free Machining Steel Coil
British standard EN1A non-leaded free-machining steel, hot-rolled into irregular coils for automatic lathe work. HTS 7213.20.0080 applies to these other free-cutting variants. Essential for repetitive production of bushings, couplings, and fittings.
1.0718 German Free-Cutting Steel Coil
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.
SAE 1117 Resulfurized Steel Coil
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.