U.S. imports of Hot-Rolled Free-Cutting Nonalloy Steel Bars and Rods in Irregular Coils (HS 721320) totaled $8.0M in August 2026, imported from 8 countries.
Importers of Hot-Rolled Free-Cutting Nonalloy Steel Bars and Rods in Irregular Coils paid $3.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 49.18% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Hot-Rolled Free-Cutting Nonalloy Steel Bars and Rods in Irregular Coils imports of $8.0M in August 2026 ran 54% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.2M.
Last updated: August 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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188 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 2 of 4 in heading 7213
Subheading 721320 · $8.0M of $78.5M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7213200010 | Bars & Rods Free-Cut Stl Gt=0.1% Lead Hot-Rold Irr | $8.0M | 49.17% | 100.00% | $3.9M |
| 7213200080 | Bar Rod Free-Cutting Stl Hot-Rolld Irr Coils NESOI | $28K | 50.00% | 100.00% | $14K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7213200000 | Bar&rod Free-Cutting Ios Na, Ht-Rld, Ireglr Cls | $1.5M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports
$8.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $52.5M of Hot-Rolled Free-Cutting Nonalloy Steel Bars and Rods in Irregular Coils and exported $10.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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Germany and France together supply 89% of it. Germany pays 50.0% duty; Turkey 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 49.18% of imports for consumption.