Flat wire
Wire of iron or nonalloy steel: > Plated or coated with other base metals: > Flat wire
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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
Products classified under HTS 7217.30.15
Silver-Bearing Copper Plated Flat Wire for Contacts
Flat nonalloy steel wire plated with silver-bearing copper, 0.6mm x 9mm, electrical contacts. Fits 7217.30.15: other base metal plating on nonalloy flat wire. Enhances conductivity.
Chromium-Plated Flat Nonalloy Wire for Springs
Flat wire of nonalloy steel with chromium plating, 1.8mm x 22mm, for flat springs. HTS 7217.30.15: plated with chromium (base metal if not stainless), flat. Improves wear resistance.
Magnesium-Plated Flat Steel Wire for Marine Use
Nonalloy steel flat wire magnesium coated, 1.1mm x 16mm, sacrificial anodes in marine apps. Under HTS 7217.30.15 for other base metal plating, flat wire. Provides cathodic protection.
Bismuth-Plated Flat Wire for Soldering
Flat nonalloy steel wire with bismuth plating, 0.7mm x 11mm, soldering substrates. HTS 7217.30.15: other base metals, flat wire. Low-melt bismuth aids joining.
Mixed Base Metal Plated Flat Wire for Filters
Nonalloy flat steel wire plated with tin-zinc mix, 0.9mm x 13mm, filter media supports. Classed HTS 7217.30.15 as other base metal coated flat wire. Durable for filtration.
Galvanized Flat Steel Wire for Binding
Flat wire of nonalloy steel plated with zinc, typically 1.6mm thick and 20mm wide, used for binding applications in packaging and construction. It falls under HTS 7217.30.15 as wire of iron or nonalloy steel that is plated or coated with other base metals (zinc) and specifically shaped as flat wire. The plating provides corrosion resistance without altering its classification as nonalloy steel wire.
Tin-Plated Flat Steel Wire for Canning
Flat nonalloy steel wire coated with tin, dimensions around 0.5mm x 10mm, used in food canning closures and clips. Classified under HTS 7217.30.15 due to its nonalloy steel base, flat wire shape, and plating with tin (a base metal). The tin coating prevents corrosion in moist environments.
Nickel-Plated Flat Carbon Steel Wire for Electronics
Flat wire of low-carbon nonalloy steel electroplated with nickel, 0.3mm thick by 5mm wide, for connectors and bus bars in electronics. HTS 7217.30.15 applies as it's nonalloy steel wire, flat profile, coated with nickel (other base metal). Nickel plating enhances conductivity and solderability.
Copper-Plated Flat Mild Steel Wire for Fasteners
Flat mild steel (nonalloy) wire with copper plating, 1.2mm x 15mm, used in manufacturing staples and clips. Fits HTS 7217.30.15: iron/nonalloy steel wire, plated with copper (base metal), flat shape. Copper improves aesthetics and corrosion resistance.
Zinc-Aluminum Alloy Plated Flat Wire for Automotive Clips
Flat nonalloy steel wire coated with zinc-aluminum alloy, 0.8mm x 12mm, for automotive trim clips. Under HTS 7217.30.15 as plated with other base metals (Zn-Al mix), nonalloy base, flat wire form. Alloy plating offers superior corrosion protection.
Lead-Plated Flat Steel Wire for Cable Armoring
Nonalloy steel flat wire with lead plating, 2mm x 25mm, used in armoring submarine cables. HTS 7217.30.15: flat wire of iron/nonalloy steel plated with lead (base metal). Lead provides waterproofing and weight.
Cadmium-Plated Flat Nonalloy Wire for Aerospace
Flat wire of nonalloy steel cadmium-plated for corrosion resistance, 0.4mm x 8mm, aerospace fasteners. Classed HTS 7217.30.15 as plated with other base metal (cadmium), flat wire. Meets high-strength aviation needs.
Brass-Plated Flat Steel Wire for Jewelry Findings
Nonalloy steel flat wire plated with brass (copper-zinc), 0.2mm x 4mm, for earring wires and findings. HTS 7217.30.15 for base metal (brass) coated flat nonalloy wire. Brass gives gold-like finish.
Terne-Plated Flat Wire for Roofing
Flat nonalloy steel wire terne-coated (lead-tin), 1.5mm x 18mm, for roofing seam clips. Under HTS 7217.30.15: plated with other base metals, flat wire profile. Terne resists weathering.
Aluminum-Plated Flat Steel Wire for Heat Exchangers
Nonalloy steel flat wire hot-dip aluminum coated, 1mm x 14mm, for heat exchanger fins. HTS 7217.30.15 as coated with aluminum (base metal), flat wire. High heat resistance.