Heat-Treated 0.5% Carbon Tire Bead Wire from Japan
Round nonalloy steel wire with 0.5% carbon, heat treated for strength in tire bead reinforcement bundles. Provides structural integrity to tire sidewalls under high pressure. HTS 7217.10.80.10 applies to its carbon range, unplated heat-treated round profile.
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
• Certify bundle winding specs separately from wire itself to avoid set classification issues
• Maintain import records showing tire manufacturing end-use for potential duty drawback