1.2 mm Nonalloy Steel Craft Wire
1.2 mm uncoated nonalloy steel wire for jewelry making and crafts, without plating or polish. Precisely fits HTS 7217.10.90.00 as other plain wire not meeting coated/polished or specialty steel definitions.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +75.0% | 75% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If overplated with precious metal for imitation jewelry
Base metal wire with precious metal plating for jewelry moves to Chapter 71.
If silicon-electrical steel composition
Electrical steels with specific silicon content classify in 7212.
If made into base metal mountings/trim
Fabricated wire into hardware/fittings shifts to Chapter 83.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• For small diameter craft wire, provide photos/samples to CBP if requested for coating verification
• Ensure no enameling/varnishing, as nonmetallic coatings count as 'further worked'
• Batch test for chromium/molybdenum to rule out tool steel per note (e)
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