Galvanized Medium Carbon Steel Fence Wire from Mexico
Round galvanized wire with 0.25-0.6% carbon content and diameter of 1.5 mm or more, used for agricultural fencing. It falls under HTS 7217.20.45.70 as zinc-coated nonalloy steel wire meeting the specified carbon range and size criteria. The medium carbon provides balanced strength and ductility for tension fencing 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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify zinc coating thickness meets ASTM A123 standards to avoid reclassification; provide mill test certificate confirming carbon content between 0.25-0.6%; ensure wire diameter measured precisely as undersize shifts to 7217.20.45.30