Hot-Rolled Lead Sulfur Free-Cutting Steel Square Bar from China
Square bar of nonalloy free-cutting steel hot-rolled with both lead (≥0.1%) and sulfur additions for maximum machinability in gear blanks and couplings. Under HTS 7214.30.00.10 as lead-bearing free-cutting bars/rods, not further worked. Combination of inclusions breaks chips effectively in CNC operations.
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
• Document both lead and sulfur levels as free-cutting indicators; CBP may require full elemental analysis
• Specify 'not further worked' status—any polishing shifts to different subheadings
• For square sections, confirm dimensions don't qualify as semi-finished under 7207