Galvanized Low Carbon Wire for Gabion Baskets from China
Zinc-coated wire under 0.25% carbon used to weave gabion baskets for erosion control and retaining walls. Classified HTS 7217.20.60.00 as plated nonalloy steel wire with low carbon for mesh flexibility. Heavy galvanizing suits soil/water exposure.
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
• Specify hexagonal mesh weave capability in specs for end-use verification
• Coating class (e.g
• 200-300g/m² zinc) critical for customs acceptance
• Avoid classifying as welded mesh if imported as straight wire