Colored PVC Coated Craft Wire
> Colored PVC coated craft wire is a nonalloy steel wire coated with colored polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics, designed for arts, crafts, and jewelry making. The PVC coating provides a decorative finish and protects the steel core, while the wire remains flexible for creative applications. It falls under tariff item 7217.90.00 as "other" wire of iron or nonalloy steel, not plated or coated with base metals, and not further worked beyond the plastic coating.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the wire is not coated with plastics but only plated or coated with base metals like zinc.
This heading covers wire of iron or nonalloy steel plated or coated with base metals, which is a different tariff item.
If the wire is stranded or twisted into ropes or cables.
Stranded wire products fall under heading 7312 for stranded wire, ropes, and cables, not under 7217.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the PVC coating is classified as plastics and not as a base metal coating, as this affects the tariff item
• Provide a detailed product description and material composition to the CBSA to avoid misclassification
• Verify the wire's diameter and carbon content to confirm it is nonalloy steel
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> Black annealed steel wire for crafts is a nonalloy steel wire, 18-22 gauge, that is flexible and suitable for arts, crafts, and jewelry making. The annealing process softens the wire, making it easy to bend and shape. It falls under tariff item 7217.90.00 as "other" wire of iron or nonalloy steel, not coated with plastics or base metals.
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