0.28% Carbon Round Steel Wire for Tire Bead from Mexico
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 — 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
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)