Heat-Treated 3.0 mm Tire Bead Wire from China

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.

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

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