Electro-Galvanized Low Carbon Steel Bale Wire from Japan
2.2 mm electro-galvanized wire for securing hay and straw bales, under 0.25% carbon. HTS 7217.20.30.00 applies to this round zinc-plated nonalloy wire over 1.5 mm. Smooth finish for automatic baling machines.
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
• Differentiate electro vs hot-dip plating method in technical specs for records
• Check for 'further worked' surface treatments beyond zinc that trigger note exclusions
• Weight tolerances important as carbon % calculated by weight analysis