Zinc-Coated Carbon Steel Lock Wire 2.0mm from Japan
Galvanized round wire containing over 0.6% carbon with 2.0 mm diameter, used for safety wiring in aviation and machinery assembly, falling under HTS 7217.20.45.80 for its zinc plating, high carbon content, and specified size. The high carbon provides necessary strength for locking critical fasteners.
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
• Include tensile strength test results showing high-carbon properties
• Zinc coating weight certification prevents disputes over 'plated or coated' status
• Bundle in original manufacturer coils to avoid 'further worked' reclassification