Heat-Treated 3.0 mm Tire Bead Wire
Round nonalloy steel wire with 0.7% carbon, heat-treated for strength, 3.0 mm diameter, uncoated. Meets HTS 7217.10.80.45 criteria for high-carbon, heat-treated, round wire ≥1.5 mm not plated. Used in tire bead construction for radial tires.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If plated or coated
Even minimal plating (e.g., phosphate for rust prevention) moves to 7217.20 regardless of carbon content.
If stainless or alloy steel
Alloy versions for corrosion resistance in tires fall under Chapter 72 stainless/alloy wire headings.
If imported as part of tire bead bundle
Assembled tire bead rings with rubber covering are classified as tire parts under Chapter 40.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include OEM specifications confirming tire bead end-use; ensure no phosphate coating as that would classify under plated subheadings; verify heat treatment doesn't constitute 'further worked' per chapter notes
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