Galvanized Steel Bale Wire from Japan
Heavy-duty zinc-coated nonalloy steel wire in straight lengths or coils for securing hay, straw, or scrap metal bales. It matches HTS 7217.20.75.00 as other plated or coated wire, not fitting narrower categories like fine wire or specific gauges. Corrosion protection suits agricultural and recycling uses.
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
• Include tensile strength test results (e.g
• 60,000-80,000 PSI) as they influence valuation but not primary classification
• Ensure packaging prevents coil tangling, which can cause damage claims disallowed under Chapter 72 rust notes