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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) 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