Galvanized Low-Carbon Steel Fence Wire 1.2 mm from Japan
Round galvanized wire with 1.2 mm diameter, containing less than 0.25% carbon, used primarily for fencing and agricultural enclosures. It falls under HTS 7217.20.45.40 as zinc-coated nonalloy steel wire in the specified size range and low carbon content. The zinc plating provides corrosion resistance for outdoor 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
• Obtain mill test certificate verifying carbon content below 0.25% and exact diameter measurement between 1.0-1.5 mm
• Ensure zinc coating thickness documentation complies with ASTM A123 or equivalent standards to avoid reclassification
• Declare precise weight percentages; common pitfall is misstating carbon content leading to audits