0.9mm Soft Iron Telegraph Wire

0.9mm soft iron wire (<0.25% carbon), round and polished only, historically used in telegraph lines, now for vintage restoration. HTS 7217.10.40.90 covers this plain nonalloy round wire under 1.5mm. Extremely ductile for easy drawing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽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.

7210.49.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If plated with tin

Tin-plated low carbon wire for electrical use classified under plating headings.

7308.90Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If imported as part of fabricated pipe fittings

Wire incorporated into metal structures becomes Chapter 73 structures.

8503.00.95Higher: 38% vs 17.5%

If wound into electrical windings/cores

Processed into electrical machinery parts moves to Chapter 85.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Pure iron wire (<0.06% C typically) stays here; document exact analysis

Vintage specs may include slight anneal; not 'further worked' if just heat treated

Bulk import economical; small craft quantities face higher scrutiny

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