0.28% Carbon Round Steel Wire for Tire Bead from Japan
Nonalloy round wire with 0.28% carbon used in tire bead reinforcement, supplied polished without plating. Under HTS 7217.10.80.20 for other round wire in 0.25-0.6% carbon range, distinguishing from lower carbon tire cord wires. Provides essential hoop strength in radial tire construction.
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
• Provide end-use statements if borderline with industrial high-strength, but carbon keeps it here
• Ensure no deformation like ribs that would classify as concrete reinforcing per note (c)