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Soft Galvanized Low Carbon Steel Wire Rope Core from China

Low carbon (<0.25%) galvanized single wire used as core for wire rope in cranes and elevators. HTS 7217.20.60.00 for zinc-plated nonalloy steel wire. Provides sacrificial corrosion protection in rope assemblies.

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 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

• Include core wire specs matching ASTM A102 standards for verification

• Distinguish from finished rope; individual wires remain 7217

• Tensile grade documentation prevents reclass to high-carbon