AISI 1008 Low Carbon Flat Steel Wire

Flat wire made from nonalloy steel with less than 0.25% carbon content, measuring 0.8 mm thick and 10 mm wide, not plated or coated. It falls under HTS 7217.10.20.00 as it matches the exact specifications for flat wire of iron or nonalloy steel in this thickness range, suitable for manufacturing springs and clips.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7217.10.40Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If carbon content 0.25% or higher

Higher carbon wire shifts to different subheading within flat wire category.

7217.20.30.00Same rate: 35%

If plated or coated

Plated/coated versions fall under separate heading per chapter notes on surface treatments.

7229.90.10.00Same rate: 35%

If alloy steel composition

Alloy steel wire classified in Chapter 72 heading 7229, not nonalloy 7217.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify carbon content certification below 0.25% to avoid reclassification; measure exact thickness and width per US notes; ensure no plating or coatings present