0.5mm Low Carbon Steel Craft Wire

Fine 0.5mm diameter low carbon steel wire (<0.25% C), uncoated and unplated, for jewelry making and crafts. High malleability allows easy bending without breaking. Classified in HTS 7217.10.60.00 as other nonalloy wire.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽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.

7117.19.15.00Lower: 25.5% vs 35%

If further worked for base metal jewelry

Imitation jewelry classification supersedes base wire heading.

7217.10.20.00Same rate: 35%

If specific statistical breakout for ≤1mm circular wire

Finer sizes have dedicated reporting within low carbon wire.

8311.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If coated with welding flux

Special coated electrodes fall under welding preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Small diameter requires precise measurement documentation to prevent confusion with Chapter 73 finer wires

• Ensure no 'further worked' treatments like enameling per Chapter definition