SUM22 Free-Cutting Steel Cold-Formed Hexagonal Bar from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
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
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