SUM22 Free-Cutting Steel Flat Bar

Flat bar in SUM22 (equivalent to 1213 steel), sulfurized for free-machining, hot-rolled finish. Under HTS 7214.30.00.80 as other nonalloy free-cutting bars not further worked. Suited for automotive fasteners and hardware.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7214Same rate: 35%

If containing indentations/ribs

Ribbed bars for specific uses classify under 7214.50, not free-cutting other.

7308.90.95.90Same rate: 35%

If manufactured into finished structural articles

Finished iron/steel articles like beams move to Chapter 73.

7213.99.00Same rate: 35%

If circular cross-section without twist

Other nonalloy circular bars/rods go to 7213.99 if not free-cutting.

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Import Tips & Compliance

1

Provide cross-sectional dimensions in entry docs; 2

Ensure no enameling/varnishing per further worked prohibition; 3

Test for alloying elements to prevent misclassification

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