Galvanized Steel Fence Wire 12.5 Gauge from China
Round wire of nonalloy steel, plated with zinc for corrosion resistance, commonly used in agricultural fencing. It falls under HTS 7217.20.45 as other round galvanized iron or nonalloy steel wire not specifically shaped or for specific uses like electrical conductors. The zinc coating provides durability in outdoor environments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 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 meets ASTM A123 standards for proper classification; provide mill test certificates showing nonalloy composition; avoid misclassification as electrical wire by excluding insulated products