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U.S. imports of hot-rolled free-cutting nonalloy steel bars and rods in irregular coils (HS 721320) totaled $6.8M in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Hot-Rolled Free-Cutting Nonalloy Steel Bars and Rods in Irregular Coils paid $2.5M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 37% on $6.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Hot-Rolled Free-Cutting Nonalloy Steel Bars and Rods in Irregular Coils imports of $6.8M in April 2026 ran 84% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.7M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFree-cutting steel — nonalloy grades enhanced with sulfur, lead, phosphorus, or bismuth to improve machinability — is classified separately from standard carbon steel rod coil because its chemical composition serves a distinct end use in high-speed screw machine and automatic lathe operations. The US schedule subdivides this heading by lead content: line 7213200010 captures grades with 0.1% or more lead, while 7213200080 covers other free-cutting compositions. France and Germany are the leading declared suppliers, reflecting European steelmakers' long-established expertise in resulfurized and rephosphorized rod grades.
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The US tariff schedule distinguishes free-cutting rod with 0.1% or more lead (7213200010) from other free-cutting compositions (7213200080). This split reflects both environmental and trade-remedy considerations, as leaded steel grades face additional scrutiny in some end-use markets. Importers must obtain mill certificates confirming the precise lead content to select the correct line.
The primary consumers are manufacturers of precision turned parts — fasteners, fittings, shafts, and connectors — produced on automatic screw machines or CNC lathes. The enhanced machinability of free-cutting grades reduces tool wear and cycle times, making them preferred over standard carbon rod for high-volume, tight-tolerance components in automotive, hydraulic, and industrial equipment supply chains.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7213200010 | BARS & RODS FREE-CUT STL GT=0.1% LEAD HOT-ROLD IRR | $6.7M | 36.71% | $2.4M |
| 7213200080 | BAR ROD FREE-CUTTING STL HOT-ROLLD IRR COILS NESOI | $142K | 50.00% | $71K |
BARS & RODS FREE-CUT STL GT=0.1% LEAD HOT-ROLD IRR
BAR ROD FREE-CUTTING STL HOT-ROLLD IRR COILS NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7213200000 | BAR&ROD FREE-CUTTING IOS NA,HT-RLD,IREGLR CLS | $1.1M |
BAR&ROD FREE-CUTTING IOS NA,HT-RLD,IREGLR CLS
1.0M kg
NONALLOY PIG IRON 0.5 PRCNT OR LESS PHOSPHORUS
HS 720110
SEMIFINISHED PRODUCTS OF ALLOY STEEL NOT STAINLESS
HS 722490
SMFD IRN/NAL STL LT .25 PCT CRB RECT CS WID 2X THK
HS 720712
FR IOS NAL 600MM AO W TIN CTD OR PLTD UNDR 0.5MM T
HS 721012
FERROUS WASTE & SCRAP NESOI, TURNINGS, CHIPS ETC
HS 720441
FERROUS WASTE & SCRAP NESOI
HS 720449
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO, IL | $2.2M | -- | -$2.2M |
| DETROIT, MI | $1.2M | $615K | -$625K |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $1.7M | -- | -$1.7M |