SUM22 Free-Cutting Steel Cold-Formed Hexagonal Bar from China
SUM22 (equivalent to 11L18) is a Japanese standard free-cutting steel with lead addition for enhanced machinability, cold-formed into hexagonal bars measuring 20mm across flats. Classified under HTS 7215.10.00 for free-cutting nonalloy steel bars limited to cold-finishing. Perfect for precision fasteners and fittings requiring tight tolerances.
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
• Include chemical analysis certificate showing lead (0.15-0.35%) and sulfur levels defining free-cutting properties
• Specify cross-sectional dimensions accurately; hexagonal shapes must still meet 'bars and rods' criteria
• Avoid declaring as 'tool steel' if elements don't match Chapter 72 note (e) definitions