Galvanized Medium Carbon Steel Wire 1.2 mm from Japan
Round galvanized steel wire with 0.4% carbon content and 1.2 mm diameter, coated with zinc for corrosion resistance. Classified under HTS 7217.20.45.50 due to its nonalloy composition, zinc plating, round cross-section, and specific size and carbon range. Commonly used in manufacturing springs and wire forms.
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
9903.05.900%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
• Verify zinc coating thickness and uniformity via ASTM A123 standards to ensure classification as 'plated or coated with zinc'
• Provide mill test certificate confirming carbon content between 0.25-0.6% and diameter measurement of 1.0-1.5 mm
• Avoid misclassification by confirming nonalloy status; alloy steels shift to Chapter 72 headings 7223+