SAE 12L14 Leaded Free-Cutting Steel Rod from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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