0.52% Carbon Round Wire for Needle Production from China
0.52% carbon nonalloy round steel wire, polished, for sewing and hypodermic needle blanks. Classed in HTS 7217.10.80.20 as other uncoated round wire with medium carbon for hardness post-heat treat. Not razor steel due to width/carbon mismatch with note (d).
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify against razor blade steel note—width over 23mm keeps here
• Precision diameter docs prevent rod confusion
• No rust allowance per Chapter note