Galvanized Staple Flat Wire 1.0 mm from China
No, wait—this is not plated. Correct: Plain low-carbon flat wire, 1.0 mm thick x 2 mm wide, for office staple production before galvanizing. HTS 7217.10.20.00 applies to this uncoated, nonalloy flat wire in the specified thickness.
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
• Confirm no zinc or other coatings via inspection; provide chemical analysis for carbon limit; watch for misdeclaration as round wire