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U.S. imports of cold-formed or cold-finished free-cutting nonalloy steel bars and rods (HS 721510) totaled $3.4M in July 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Cold-Formed or Cold-Finished Free-Cutting Nonalloy Steel Bars and Rods paid $1.1M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 48% on $2.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataCold-finishing imparts tighter dimensional tolerances and improved surface finish to free-cutting steel bars, making them preferred feedstock for high-volume screw-machine and CNC turning operations. The US schedule mirrors the hot-worked free-cutting structure: 7215100010 captures grades with 0.1% or more lead, while 7215100080 covers other cold-finished free-cutting grades. Germany leads supply, with Canada and Spain also significant sources. Section 232 tariffs apply, and importers should verify whether product-specific exclusions granted for hot-worked grades extend to cold-finished equivalents, as exclusion scope can differ.
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263 shipments/mo
Yes. Hot-worked free-cutting bars classify under 721430, while cold-formed or cold-finished versions fall under 721510. The processing method — not just the steel grade — determines the heading, so importers must confirm the final manufacturing step with the mill before filing entry.
Both terms are captured within 721510, but they describe different processes: cold-forming involves shaping at room temperature (e.g., cold-drawing through a die), while cold-finishing typically refers to surface treatments like turning, grinding, or polishing that improve tolerances. CBP generally treats both as falling within this heading, but the mill's process documentation should confirm the method used.
HSChapter 72
Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 7215
Subheading 721510 · $3.4M of $7.4M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$3.4MYoY · Pro
Exports
$2.1MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7215100010 | Bar Rod Free-Cut Steel Gt=0.1% Lead Cold-Form Etc | $1.9M | 48.53% | 96.76% | $912K |
| 7215100080 | Bar Rod Free-Cutting Steel Cold-Formd/Finshd NESOI | $1.2M | 5.26% | 10.80% | $65K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7215100000 | Bars&rod ,Irn/Na Stl,Free-Cuttng,Cold-Form/Finshd | $1.6M |
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.
Imports · July 2026
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Germany and Canada together supply 86% of it.
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rate provision · imports
34.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 31.89%.