0.45mm High Carbon Jewelry Wire from Japan
Fine 0.45mm round wire with 0.62% carbon for artisan jewelry making and chainmail fabrication. Not plated (to be worked further), black finish. HTS 7217.10.80.60 applies to uncoated high-carbon round wire under 1mm.
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
• Jewelry end-use doesn't affect classification; remains industrial wire
• Small diameter suits craft market; declare accurately to avoid undervaluation
• Distinguish from precious metal clad wire in Chapter 71