Heat-Treated 0.52% Carbon Needle Wire from Japan
Precision round wire with 0.52% carbon, heat treated for sewing machine and industrial needles requiring sharpness retention. High polish compatibility post-heat. Fits HTS 7217.10.80.10 for nonalloy round heat-treated medium-carbon wire.
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
• Point grinding post-import; declare as unground wire stock
• Avoid 'tool steel' claims unless meeting exact alloy note definitions
• Batch uniformity docs prevent rejection for inconsistent heat treatment