Galvanized Low Carbon Steel Fence Wire from China
Round galvanized wire with diameter 2.5 mm, containing less than 0.25% carbon, used for fencing and agricultural enclosures. It falls under HTS 7217.20.30.00 as zinc-coated nonalloy steel wire meeting the specified diameter and low carbon criteria. The zinc plating provides corrosion resistance for outdoor applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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
Import Tips
• Verify zinc coating thickness and uniformity via mill test certificate to confirm classification
• Provide chemical analysis proving carbon content below 0.25% to avoid reclassification to higher carbon wires
• Ensure diameter measurement documentation as customs may inspect for 1.5mm minimum