Non-Plated Flat Steel Wire for Zipper Teeth from Mexico
Low-carbon nonalloy flat wire ≤0.25 mm thick, uncoated, precision-formed into zipper slider teeth. Fits HTS 7217.10.10.00 as basic flat wire without plating, prior to zipper assembly. Thin gauge allows interlocking without bulk.
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
• Classify pre-formed wire as raw material; assembled zippers go to 9607
• Tolerance on thickness ±0.01mm typical—document to match declared specs
• Country of melt and pour certification may be required for steel import quotas