0.9mm Soft Iron Telegraph Wire from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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