EN1A Lead Equivalent Free-Cutting Steel Bright-Drawn Alternative

Hot-extruded rod equivalent to EN1A specification with 0.1%+ lead for free-cutting performance in European-standard parts like bolts. HTS 7214.30.00.10 covers these nonalloy steel free-cutting types processed only by hot methods. Used where imperial 12L14 unavailable.

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%

Alternative Classifications

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

7215.10.00Same rate: 35%

If further worked by simple cold drawing

Cold-drawn bars, even free-cutting, move to 7215 per processing sequence.

7209.15.00.00Same rate: 35%

If flat-rolled product form

Flat-rolled free-cutting steel classifies under 7209, by product form not end use.

7214.91.00Same rate: 35%

If welded or concrete reinforcing type

Welded or specific deformed bars have dedicated subheadings outside free-cutting.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Cross-reference international grades (EN1A=12L14) in commercial invoices for clarity

Ensure no cold finishing—'bright-drawn' implies further work excluded here

Test for lead if disputed; spectrometry common for free-cutting verification

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