EN1A Lead Equivalent Free-Cutting Steel Bright-Drawn Alternative from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• 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