Low Carbon Flat Steel Wire for Paper Clips from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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