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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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