Polished Flat Wire for Electrical Contacts from Canada
Thin polished flat wire from low-carbon nonalloy steel, thickness ≤0.25 mm, not plated, for stamping into small electrical connectors. HTS 7217.10.10.00 applies to this un coated flat wire meeting all material and dimension criteria. Polish enhances conductivity contact surfaces.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Distinguish polishing (allowed) from burnishing or chemical treatments (further worked)
• Accurate invoicing of quantity by weight/meters prevents undervaluation claims
• Avoid mixing with alloy wire in same shipment to prevent commingling reclassification