Summit Steel 1215LQ Lead-Treated Free-Cutting Rod from Germany
Hot-drawn rod of Summit Steel's 1215LQ free-cutting type with ≥0.1% lead, designed for high-volume production of bushings and fittings. HTS 7214.30.00.10 applies to these nonalloy steel rods as free-cutting with lead, not further worked. Lead inclusions promote superior machinability over standard carbon steels.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Request supplier affidavits confirming free-cutting intent and lead percentage to support statistical reporting
• Avoid bulk packaging that risks damage; Chapter 72 denies allowances for rust on entry
• If imported in coils, recheck against 7213.91 for hot-rolled coil forms