Hot-Rolled Lead Sulfur Free-Cutting Steel Square Bar from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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