Galvanized Steel Fence Wire 12.5 Gauge from Japan
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 — 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
• 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