Nonalloy Flat Wire for Staple Production from China
Ultra-thin flat steel wire under 0.25 mm thick, nonalloy with low carbon, uncoated and suitable for high-speed stapler staple manufacturing. Classified under HTS 7217.10.10.00 due to its flat profile, minimal thickness, and absence of plating per chapter definitions. Often polished to reduce friction in forming dies.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include precise width and thickness measurements in entry docs; flatness ratio must meet tariff definitions
• Avoid rust/discoloration issues—no duty allowance per chapter note; import in protective packaging
• Test for any incidental coatings from manufacturing; even thin oil films may trigger plated classification