Zinc-Coated Flat Steel Wire for Staples from China
Narrow flat wire of nonalloy steel, galvanized with zinc coating, dimensions around 0.4mm x 1.2mm, primarily used in manufacturing heavy-duty staples for packaging and upholstery. Classified under HTS 7217.20.15.00 due to its flat profile and zinc plating on nonalloy steel base. The coating ensures durability in industrial stapling applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 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
• Ensure documentation specifies flat wire dimensions to prevent confusion with round staple wire; confirm zinc coating weight per ASTM specs; declare exact cross-sectional shape as customs may measure for flatness