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
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
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
• 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