Galvanized Low Carbon Steel Fence Wire from Japan
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 — 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 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