12L15 Leaded Free-Cutting Steel Cold-Finished Bar from China
12L15 high-lead free-cutting steel bar stock, cold-finished for superior machinability in CNC operations. Falls precisely under 7215.10.0080 for nonalloy free-cutting types limited to cold-forming. Essential for high-volume screw machine products.
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
• Leaded steel requires specific Prop 65 warnings for California entry
• Ensure cold-finishing doesn't create bright polish appearance triggering further-worked scrutiny
• Batch test for consistent sulfur/lead ratios across shipment