1018 Resulfurized Free-Machining Steel Bar from Germany
Hot-extruded bars of 1018 steel with resulfurization for enhanced machinability. Fits HTS 7214.30.00 as free-cutting nonalloy steel bars/rod, including extruded, not further worked.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Lab tests for sulfur content mandatory for free-cutting claim
• Avoid mixing with standard 1018 in same entry
• Confirm extrusion process doesn't add working