Galvanized Flat Wire for Brush Making
Thin galvanized flat wire of iron or nonalloy steel, approximately 0.3mm thick by 2mm wide, used as bristle material in industrial wire brushes for cleaning and deburring. It qualifies for HTS 7217.20.15.00 as zinc-plated flat wire of nonalloy steel. The flat shape allows better filament packing in brush tufts.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If coated with other metals like tin
Different metal coatings have distinct subheadings from zinc-plated wire.
If cut and assembled into complete brushes
Finished brooms and brushes are classified in Chapter 96 as household articles.
If high-strength steel composition
Meets U.S. note (a) definition for high-strength steel, shifting to specialized alloy headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide tensile strength certifications as brush wire requires specific mechanical properties; ensure no further working beyond zinc coating per chapter notes; check for uniform zinc distribution to avoid rust claims disallowance
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