PVC Coated Galvanized Steel Wire
> PVC coated galvanized steel wire is a nonalloy steel wire that is first galvanized and then coated with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics for corrosion protection and flexibility. The PVC coating provides an additional layer of protection, making it suitable for various applications. It is classified under tariff item 7217.90.00 as "other" wire of iron or nonalloy steel, with a 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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the wire is only galvanized without the PVC coating.
Galvanized wire without plastic coating falls under a different tariff item.
If the wire is stranded into a cable or rope.
Stranded wire products are classified under heading 7312.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• > Note that the PVC coating takes precedence over the galvanized layer for classification, as plastics are not base metals
• Provide the wire's composition and coating details to the CBSA
• Ensure the wire is not stranded or twisted, which would change the tariff item
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