0.55% Carbon Polished Wire for Brush Filaments from China
Round wire of 0.55% carbon nonalloy steel, polished for industrial brush making, not coated or plated. HTS 7217.10.80.20 covers this as other round wire in the designated carbon band, post-polishing but without Chapter note 'further worked' exclusions. Drawn to fine diameters for abrasion-resistant bristles.
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
• Distinguish polishing from chemical treatments in note; only basic polish allowed here
• Batch test for consistent carbon to prevent random reclassification
• Watch for rust claims—Chapter note denies duty allowances