With a diameter of 1.5 mm or more

Wire of iron or nonalloy steel: > Not plated or coated, whether or not polished: > Other: > Round wire > Containing by weight 0.6 percent or more of carbon: > Other: > With a diameter of 1.5 mm or more

Duty Rate (from China)

35%
MFN Base RateFree

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

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

Total Effective Rate35%

Products classified under HTS 7217.10.80.90

2.5 mm C67 High Carbon Steel Wire

Round nonalloy steel wire designated C67 with 0.65% carbon content and 2.5 mm diameter, not plated. Commonly used for mattress springs and mechanical springs requiring high tensile strength. Classified under HTS 7217.10.80.90 for round wire ≥1.5 mm with ≥0.6% carbon.

1.6 mm PC Strand Wire

High-carbon prestressed concrete strand wire, 1.6 mm diameter, 0.8% carbon, uncoated. Component for 7-wire PC strands used in bridge construction and prestressed beams. HTS 7217.10.80.90: round nonalloy wire ≥1.5 mm, ≥0.6% carbon.

1.7 mm Piano Wire Music Steel

Round piano wire 1.7 mm diameter, 0.9% carbon content, polished but not coated, for piano and harp strings. High tensile strength essential for musical applications. HTS 7217.10.80.90 for round nonalloy high-carbon wire ≥1.5 mm.

2.8 mm Lock Wire High Carbon

High-carbon 0.65% C round lock wire 2.8 mm diameter, uncoated, for safety wiring in aviation and aerospace. Prevents loosening of fasteners under vibration. HTS 7217.10.80.90: nonalloy round wire ≥1.5 mm, ≥0.6% carbon.

1.8 mm High-Carbon Spring Steel Wire

Round wire of nonalloy steel containing 0.6% or more carbon by weight, with a diameter of 1.8 mm, not plated or coated. Used primarily for manufacturing compression and extension springs in automotive suspensions and industrial machinery. Falls under HTS 7217.10.80.90 due to its round cross-section, carbon content, and diameter meeting the specified criteria.

3.0 mm Music Wire ASTM A228

Premium round music wire meeting ASTM A228 standard, 0.7-1.0% carbon, 3.0 mm diameter, not coated or plated. Used for piano wires, precision springs, and musical instrument strings requiring superior elasticity. HTS 7217.10.80.90 applies to its high carbon content, round shape, and diameter ≥1.5 mm.

2.0 mm SAE 1070 Spring Wire

SAE 1070 grade round wire with 0.70% carbon, 2.0 mm diameter, uncoated nonalloy steel for valve springs and clutch springs. Meets automotive OEM specifications for high fatigue resistance. Fits HTS 7217.10.80.90: round, ≥0.6% carbon, ≥1.5 mm diameter, not plated.

4.0 mm Hard Drawn Carbon Steel Wire

Hard drawn round wire with 0.85% carbon content, 4.0 mm diameter, not plated or coated. Used in concrete reinforcement mesh and fencing applications requiring high strength. Classified HTS 7217.10.80.90 for nonalloy high-carbon round wire ≥1.5 mm.

2.2 mm Razor Blade Steel Wire

Specialty carbon steel wire for razor blade production, 2.2 mm diameter, ≥0.6% carbon, not coated. Certified for razor blade manufacture per U.S. Chapter Note (d). HTS 7217.10.80.90 covers this nonalloy high-carbon round wire ≥1.5 mm.

3.5 mm Tire Bead Wire

High-carbon round wire 0.75% carbon for tire bead reinforcement, 3.5 mm diameter, phosphate coated then brass coated—but this specifies NOT plated version for specialty use. HTS 7217.10.80.90: uncoated high-carbon nonalloy round wire ≥1.5 mm.