M1020 Free-Cutting Steel Cold-Formed Shafting from Germany
M1020 resulfurized free-cutting steel precision shafting, cold-formed to exact roundness specifications. HTS 7215.10.0080 designation for nonalloy free-cutting bars not further worked beyond cold-finishing. Used in rotating machinery applications.
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
• Shafting tolerances must be documented to prove cold-finishing without grinding
• Avoid mixing with hot-rolled inventory in same container
• Confirm MFN status for quota-free entry of free-cutting steels