1.2 mm High-Carbon Spring Steel Wire

Round wire of nonalloy steel with 0.6% or more carbon content, diameter 1.0-1.5 mm, not plated or coated. Used primarily for manufacturing mechanical springs in automotive suspensions and industrial machinery. Falls under HTS 7217.10.80.75 due to its specific carbon content, round cross-section, and diameter range without surface coatings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7217.10.50Same rate: 35%

If diameter less than 1.0 mm

Smaller diameter high-carbon round wire falls under the preceding subheading for finer gauges.

7217.20.15Same rate: 35%

If plated or coated with zinc or other metal

Plated versions of this wire are classified under the galvanized or coated headings in 7217.20.

7229.90.10Same rate: 35%

If made of alloy steel rather than nonalloy

Alloy steel wire with similar specs moves to Chapter 72 alloy headings like 7229.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide mill test certificate verifying carbon content ≥0.6% and exact diameter measurement to confirm classification

Ensure wire is free of plating, coatings, or polishing beyond basic drawing to avoid reclassification under other subheadings