SAE 1144 Stressproof Free-Cutting Steel Coil from China
High-manganese SAE 1144 free-cutting steel hot-rolled into irregular coils, known as Stressproof for cold drawing strength. Falls under HTS 7213.20.00 as nonalloy free-cutting steel optimized for machining. Used in axles, pins, and machinery parts.
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
• Request heat analysis certificates showing 0.40-0.48% carbon and high manganese; avoid coil damage claims as HTS note denies rust/discoloration allowances; track country-of-melt for Section 232 tariffs