1214L Free Turning Steel Cold Finished Rod

1214L grade steel rod with 0.18% average lead content, cold finished 3/8" diameter for high-speed screw machines. Improved chip formation and surface finish from lead. Classified 7215.10.00.10 as qualifying free-cutting steel.

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.

7214.99.00Same rate: 35%

If other bars/rods of free-cutting types

Different production methods may shift within 7214 provisions

7326.90Lower: 12.9% vs 35%

If imported as semi-finished fittings

Partially machined articles classify by end use

8477.90Lower: 13.1% vs 35%

If machined into injection mold components

Machinery parts classify in Chapter 84/85 by function

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Import Tips & Compliance

Screw machine rod certification strengthens cold-finished claim; batch testing for lead uniformity; avoid mixing with 1215 lots

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