Lead-Added Free-Cutting Steel Hexagonal Bar
Hot-rolled hexagonal bar made from nonalloy free-cutting steel with minimum 0.1% lead to facilitate easy machining in fasteners and fittings production. Fits HTS 7214.30.00.10 due to its free-cutting designation, lead content, and lack of further working beyond hot-rolling. Ideal for applications requiring high machinability without alloying elements.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If concrete reinforcing type with ribs/indentations
Deformed bars for concrete reinforcement classify under 7214.20 per U.S. note (c), regardless of lead.
If rectangular/cross-section but not free-cutting
Rectangular bars without free-cutting additives fall under other subheadings in 7214.91.
If semi-finished with square section >150mm or in coils
Semi-finished products like blooms/billets in 7207 precede finished hot-rolled bars in 7214.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide chemical analysis certificates confirming lead ≥0.1% and absence of alloying elements defining nonalloy steel
• Declare cross-sectional shape (hexagonal) but note it doesn't affect heading; focus on free-cutting and processing state
• Watch for rust/discoloration—no duty allowance per Chapter 72 notes; ensure proper packaging to avoid claims denial
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