Electro-Galvanized Low Carbon Steel Staple Wire 0.5mm from Japan
0.5 mm diameter round wire, electro-zinc coated, <0.25% carbon, supplied for staple production in office and upholstery applications. Fits HTS 7217.20.4510 as plated nonalloy round wire under 1 mm with low carbon content.
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
• Distinguish electro vs. hot-dip plating in docs; both qualify but affect corrosion claims
• Provide tensile strength data to confirm low carbon ductility
• Avoid bulk packaging misdeclaration leading to set classification shifts