Galvanized Low Carbon Wire for Gabion Baskets from Japan
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 — 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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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