Zinc-Coated Steel Spring Wire from Japan
Patented or drawn zinc-coated nonalloy steel wire for compression/extension springs in machinery. Falls under HTS 7217.20.75.00 as general other coated wire, prior to spring forming. Coating prevents stress corrosion.
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
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Torsion/wrapping tests confirm spring suitability without reclassification
• Oil residue from drawing allowed if minimal; excessive may constitute 'further worked' coating
• Declare exact grade (e.g
• Grade 2 per ASTM A227)