SUM22 Free-Cutting Carbon Steel Coil

Hot-rolled SUM22 (S22C equivalent) free-cutting steel in irregularly wound coils, with optimized sulfur and phosphorus for machining. HTS 7213.20.00 applies to this nonalloy free-cutting steel per official chapter definitions. Common in automotive shafts and hardware components.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7213.99.00Same rate: 35%

If circular cross-section exceeding specified sizes

Other hot-rolled nonalloy steel coils not meeting free-cutting criteria fall into general 'other' provisions.

7227.90.60Same rate: 35%

If tool steel composition per note (e)

Specific alloy combinations meeting tool steel definitions shift to Chapter 72 tool steel headings regardless of end use.

7210.49.00Same rate: 35%

If plated or coated before coiling

Surface-treated ('further worked') products per chapter note are excluded from basic hot-rolled classifications.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Match Japanese JIS G3507 specs in entry docs; segregate from standard carbon steel to prevent commingling misclassification; comply with Buy America certifications if for U.S. infrastructure projects

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