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U.S. imports of cold-formed or cold-finished free-cutting nonalloy steel bars and rods (HS 721510) totaled $3.9M in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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