Low Carbon Flat Wire for Brush Filaments from Japan
Nonalloy steel flat wire under 0.25 mm thickness, low carbon, unplated for industrial brush making where filaments require flexibility. Classified in HTS 7217.10.10.00 as qualifying flat wire not subject to plating or coating. Polished surface prevents filament breakage during weaving.
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
• Provide end-use statement if needed, but classification based on objective characteristics
• Ensure no enamel/varnish coatings; these are 'further worked' exclusions per US notes
• Sample testing common—retain lab analysis showing <0.25% carbon and flat dimensions