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Galvanized Low Carbon Steel Binding Wire 0.8mm from Mexico

Round galvanized wire with a diameter of 0.8 mm, containing less than 0.25% carbon, used for binding rebar in construction and securing materials. It is plated or coated with zinc for corrosion resistance and classified under HTS 7217.20.4510 due to its low carbon content, round shape, and sub-1.0 mm diameter. This nonalloy steel wire meets the specific criteria for this subheading.

Duty Rate — Mexico → 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 lab testing to confirm 'plated or coated with zinc' classification and avoid reclassification

Provide mill test certificates showing carbon content below 0.25% and exact diameter measurement under 1.0 mm for customs compliance

Watch for common pitfalls like insufficient documentation on nonalloy steel composition, which can lead to duty reassessment