SUM22 Free-Cutting Steel Square Bar from China

Hot-rolled square profile bars of SUM22 free-cutting steel, resulfurized for excellent machinability in automotive parts. HTS 7214.30.00 covers these nonalloy free-cutting rods twisted or not after rolling. Not further worked beyond hot-rolling.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

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
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Submit chemical analysis reports showing elevated sulfur (>0.15%) for free-cutting classification

Confirm no annealing or pickling occurred post-rolling

Bundle in coils if applicable, but declare as straight lengths accurately