Galvanized Lock Wire 0.7mm High Carbon from Japan
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 — 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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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