Zinc-Coated 0.55mm Round Wire for Staples

Galvanized nonalloy round wire, 0.55 mm diameter, 0.38% carbon optimized for stapling. HTS 7217.20.45.20 for plated, round, <1 mm, medium carbon specs. Corrosion-resistant for office and industrial staples.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7317.00.30.00Same rate: 35%

If cut to length as nail-shaped staples

Finished staples/nails from wire classify under 7317.

7217.20Same rate: 35%

If diameter under 1.0 mm but different carbon

Other carbon ranges for zinc-coated fine wire use later subheadings.

8203.20.20.00Higher: 39% vs 35%

If for files/rasps

Wire for metalworking hand tools reclassifies to Chapter 82.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure roundness for smooth stapling machines; provide tensile range 1000-1200 MPa; avoid bulk rust per no-allowance rule

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