Zinc-Plated Low Carbon Steel Bale Wire from China

Heavy-duty galvanized wire with less than 0.25% carbon for baling hay, cotton, or scrap metal. HTS 7217.20.60.00 covers this zinc-coated nonalloy low-carbon wire for high-volume tying. Ductile properties allow automatic baling machine use.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

Import Tips

Document tensile strength (45-55 ksi typical) to distinguish from higher-strength wires

Ensure no black annealed confusion; specify zinc coating explicitly

Bulk coil imports require proper strapping to prevent uncoiling claims