SAE 1117 Free-Cutting Steel Rod

Hot-rolled rods of SAE 1117 steel with higher manganese and sulfur for free machining properties. HTS 7214.30.00 applies to these nonalloy free-cutting rods, hot-rolled or twisted after rolling, without further working. Common in shafting applications.

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%

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Alternative Classifications

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7214Same rate: 35%

If rectangular (not square) cross-section

Specific rectangular bars have subheading 7214.50, while other shapes stay in 7214.30 for free-cutting.

7207.20.00Same rate: 35%

If semi-finished with rectangular section > width

Semi-finished products like blooms or billets precede bar stage, classified in 7207.

7213Lower: 10% vs 35%

If welded and not free-cutting

Welded non-free-cutting bars go to 7213.50, distinct from solid free-cutting in 7214.30.

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