Industrial Low-Carbon Flat Annealed Wire

Annealed flat wire of nonalloy steel with <0.25% carbon, thickness not over 0.25 mm, not plated for flexible industrial tying applications. HTS 7217.10.10.00 covers this polished, uncoated product per tariff structure. Annealing softens for bendability without cracking.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7313.00.00.00Same rate: 35%

If twisted into stranded wire

Stranded or cabled wire products classify under barbed/stranded provisions.

7217.10.50Same rate: 35%

If round profile

Same material specs but round shape uses parallel round wire code.

7209.15.00.00Same rate: 35%

If flat-rolled in coils before wire drawing

Primary form flat-rolled cold products precede wire production headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Annealing not considered 'further worked'; confirm no additional coatings applied

Ship in protective coils to prevent deformation affecting flatness classification

Markings must indicate HTS specs; generic 'steel wire' invites CBP review

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