AISI 1020 Rectangular Flat Steel Wire from Mexico
Rectangular cross-section flat wire in AISI 1020 nonalloy steel, 1.2mm x 15mm, uncoated. Classified HTS 7217.10.70.00 for other flat wire not plated or coated. Provides strength for clips and brackets.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Mill certificates must certify rectangular profile and nonalloy composition
• Measure aspect ratio (width/thickness >1) to confirm wire vs strip classification
• No duty allowance for rust per chapter note; condition as-is at entry