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HSChapter 72
U.S. imports of hot-worked free-cutting nonalloy steel bars and rods (HS 721430) totaled $2.7M in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFree-cutting steel — nonalloy grades formulated with elevated sulfur, lead, or other additives to improve machinability — serves precision parts manufacturing, including fasteners, fittings, and turned components. The US schedule subdivides this heading by lead content: 7214300010 covers bars with 0.1% or more lead, while 7214300080 captures other free-cutting grades. Germany and France are the leading suppliers, reflecting European specialty steel producers' strong position in high-machinability grades. All steel imports under this heading are subject to Section 232 tariffs, and importers should confirm whether any product-specific exclusions apply.
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Free-cutting steel contains deliberate additions — most commonly sulfur, lead, phosphorus, or bismuth — that break chips during machining. For HTS classification, the key distinction is whether the composition meets the definition of free-cutting steel in the relevant chapter notes; if it does, it falls under 721430 rather than the general hot-worked bar headings.
Yes. Under the US schedule, 7214300010 specifically covers free-cutting steel bars with 0.1% or more lead by weight, while 7214300080 covers other free-cutting grades. Accurate chemical mill certifications are essential to determine the correct line at entry.
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