AISI 1018 Carbon Steel Flat Wire from China
Flat-rolled wire of nonalloy steel in AISI 1018 grade, typically 1.5mm thick by 10mm wide, not plated or coated. This product is classified under HTS 7217.10.70.00 as flat wire of iron or nonalloy steel that is not plated, whether or not polished, and falls into the 'other' category excluding specific exclusions. Used in manufacturing springs and clips.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify dimensions meet flat wire criteria (width ≥ thickness, rectangular cross-section) with precise measurements and mill test certificates
• Provide chemical composition analysis confirming nonalloy steel (carbon ≤ 0.25% typically) to avoid reclassification as alloy steel