Galvanized High-Carbon Steel Wire for Lock Wire

Round galvanized steel wire with 0.6% or more carbon content and diameter between 1.0-1.5 mm, used for safety wiring in aerospace and automotive assemblies. The zinc coating provides corrosion resistance while the high carbon enables superior tensile strength. Classified under HTS 7217.20.4560 due to its nonalloy composition, specific carbon content, plating, and dimensions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7217.10.80Same rate: 35%

If not plated or coated with zinc

Uncoated high-carbon round wire falls under 7217.10 for nonalloy steel wire without plating.

7229.90.10Same rate: 35%

If alloy steel composition

Alloy steel wire with similar specs moves to Chapter 72 heading 7229, outside nonalloy scope.

7313.00.00.00Same rate: 35%

If further worked into stranded wire

Stranded or cabled configurations are classified as finished articles in heading 7313.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify exact carbon content via mill test certificate as ≥0.6% is required for this subheading

Measure and document wire diameter precisely (1.0-1.5 mm) to avoid reclassification to adjacent sizes

Verify zinc coating uniformity through adhesion tests to meet 'plated or coated' criteria

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