AISI 1018 Carbon Steel Flat Wire from Germany
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 — Germany → 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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