Galvanized Steel Flat Wire for Binding Applications from Japan
Flat wire of iron or nonalloy steel, plated or coated with zinc, typically 0.5mm thick by 1.5mm wide, used for tying rebar in construction or securing bales. It falls under HTS 7217.20.15.00 as it matches the definition of flat wire which is zinc-coated nonalloy steel wire. The zinc coating provides corrosion resistance essential for outdoor use.
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
• Verify zinc coating thickness meets ASTM A641 standards to avoid reclassification; provide mill test certificates confirming nonalloy composition; inspect for uniform flat cross-section to distinguish from round wire