0.52% Carbon Round Wire for Needle Production from Germany
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 — Germany → 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
• Verify against razor blade steel note—width over 23mm keeps here
• Precision diameter docs prevent rod confusion
• No rust allowance per Chapter note