12L15 Leaded Free-Cutting Steel Cold-Finished Bar from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
50%
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
9903.05.900%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
• 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