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High Carbon 0.82% C Tire Cord Steel Wire Rod from China

Tire cord-quality wire rod per statistical note 5, featuring 0.82% carbon content, hot-rolled in coils with diameter <14 mm, untempered and untreated for direct drawing into tire reinforcement filaments. This nonalloy steel meets stringent cleanliness and uniformity standards essential for radial tire belt cords. Used by tire manufacturers for passenger car and light truck tires.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide chemical analysis certificates confirming statistical note 5 compliance (e.g

carbon >0.6%, low residuals); measure and declare cross-section precisely; store in dry conditions to prevent surface rust ineligible for duty adjustment