Galvanized Lock Wire 0.7mm High Carbon from China
High-tensile galvanized wire with ≥0.6% carbon and 0.7mm diameter, used in aerospace and military for safety wiring to secure bolts and fasteners. HTS 7217.20.45.30 applies due to zinc coating on nonalloy high-carbon round wire under 1.0mm. Provides break strength and corrosion protection critical for lock wire applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 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
• Aerospace customers require traceability - maintain full mill certification chain from melt to coating
• Zinc coating must be 'plated or coated' per note, not just 'galvanized' terminology