SAE 1215 Free-Cutting Steel Round Bar from China
A 1-inch diameter round bar made from SAE 1215 carbon steel, containing sulfur and phosphorus for enhanced machinability. Classified under HTS 7214.30.00.80 as other bars of nonalloy free-cutting steel, hot-rolled and not further worked beyond hot-rolling. Ideal for high-speed machining applications like shafts and fasteners.
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
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• Certify sulfur content (typically 0.26-0.35%) to confirm free-cutting classification; 2
• Provide mill test reports showing nonalloy composition; 3
• Avoid surface treatments like coating, as they trigger 'further worked' reclassification