Galvanized Staple Flat Wire 1.0 mm from Mexico
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 — 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 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
• Confirm no zinc or other coatings via inspection; provide chemical analysis for carbon limit; watch for misdeclaration as round wire