SAE 1144 Stressproof Free-Cutting Steel Coil from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
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
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