0.9mm Soft Iron Telegraph Wire from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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