High-Carbon PC Steel Wire 0.95mm from Japan
Prestressed concrete strand component wire, heat treated high-carbon steel at 0.95 mm diameter, used in thin prestressing applications. Classified in HTS 7217.10.80.25 for its nonalloy composition, ≥0.6% carbon, round heat-treated form under 1 mm, not coated.
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 statement if for concrete reinforcement to distinguish from rebar classifications
• Ensure no indentations/ribs that would reclassify as concrete reinforcing per Chapter note (c)
• Document drawbench process confirming 'not plated or coated' status per tariff terms