Polished Flat Wire for Electrical Contacts from Mexico
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 — 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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