1.5mm Thick Polished Low Carbon Flat Wire
Polished flat wire of nonalloy steel with <0.25% carbon, 1.5mm thick and 15mm wide, suitable for springs and clips. Classified under HTS 7217.10.30.00 for unplated flat wire exceeding 1.25mm thickness per Chapter 72 definitions. Polishing is permitted without changing classification.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If plated or coated with metal
Any metallic plating shifts classification to the plated wire subheading within the same flat wire category.
If made from alloy steel
Alloy steel flat wire (meeting Chapter 72 alloy definitions) classifies in heading 7228 instead of nonalloy.
If imported as finished barbed wire strands
Stranded or twisted low carbon wire products for fencing classify under Chapter 73 as finished articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document polishing as allowable under 'further worked' notes but confirm no chemical coatings were applied
• Provide exact dimensions and carbon analysis; CBP may test for compliance with thickness and composition limits
• Avoid rust/discoloration claims as Chapter 72 notes deny duty reductions for such damage prior to entry
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