Low Carbon Flat Steel Wire for Paper Clips from Japan
Thin flat wire made from nonalloy steel with less than 0.25% carbon content, measuring under 0.25 mm thick, used primarily in manufacturing office paper clips. This product falls under HTS 7217.10.10.00 as unplated, not coated flat wire of iron or nonalloy steel in the specified thin dimension. It is typically polished for smooth handling in automated clipping machines.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Verify carbon content certification below 0.25% as per chapter notes to avoid reclassification to higher carbon headings
• Provide mill test reports confirming dimensions and lack of plating/coating to prevent disputes at customs