High-Carbon Zinc-Coated Litz Wire Base 0.6mm from Mexico
Individual galvanized filaments of ≥0.6% carbon steel, 0.6mm diameter, used as base wire for stranded Litz wire in high-frequency transformers. Classified HTS 7217.20.45.30 for single round wire specs before stranding. Zinc coating prevents inter-filament corrosion during electromagnetic applications.
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
• Declare as 'individual filaments, not stranded' - stranding changes classification entirely
• High-frequency specs require uniform plating - document coating thickness variation <5%
• Prevent reclassification by proving carbon content via spectrometry certificates