Low Carbon Zinc-Coated Wire for Crafts and Gardening from Mexico
Flexible galvanized wire with <0.25% carbon for plant supports, crafts, and light trellising. Classified under HTS 7217.20.60.00 as zinc-plated nonalloy steel low-carbon wire. Retail packaging doesn't change base classification.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Retail packs require consumer packaging declarations but same HTS
• Differentiate from toy wire; commercial craft use stays 7217
• Gauge variety (12-20) needs specification per lot