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
9903.05.900%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
• 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