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U.S. imports of hot-rolled free-cutting nonalloy steel bars and rods in irregular coils (HS 721320) totaled $4.7M in July 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Hot-Rolled Free-Cutting Nonalloy Steel Bars and Rods in Irregular Coils paid $2.3M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 50% on $4.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 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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111 shipments/mo
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.
HSChapter 72
Subheading 3 of 4 in heading 7213
Subheading 721320 · $4.7M of $62.9M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7213200010 | Bars & Rods Free-Cut Stl Gt=0.1% Lead Hot-Rold Irr | $4.6M | 50.00% | 100.00% | $2.3M |
| 7213200080 | Bar Rod Free-Cutting Stl Hot-Rolld Irr Coils NESOI | $65K | 52.52% | 100.00% | $34K |
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
$4.7MYoY · Pro
Exports
$1.5MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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France and Germany together supply 85% of it.
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rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 50.04%.