SAE 12L14 Leaded Free-Cutting Steel Rod from Germany
Hot-drawn round rod of SAE 12L14 steel with lead addition for superior machinability, nonalloy composition. HTS 7214.30.00.80 covers other free-cutting steel rods hot-extruded or drawn, not further worked. Commonly used for precision turned parts.
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
• 1
• Document lead content (0.15-0.35%) in material certs for free-cutting verification; 2
• Inspect for rust/discoloration—no duty allowance per chapter note; 3
• Confirm hot-drawn process to stay in 7214 vs cold-finished