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
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
• 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