Containing by weight 0.6 percent or more of carbon

Wire of iron or nonalloy steel: > Plated or coated with other base metals: > Flat wire > Containing by weight 0.6 percent or more of carbon

Duty Rate (from China)

35%
MFN Base RateFree

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

Total Effective Rate35%

Products classified under HTS 7217.30.15.30

Galvanized High-Carbon Flat Steel Wire for Saw Blades

Flat wire of nonalloy steel containing over 0.6% carbon, plated with zinc, typically 1.5mm thick and 20mm wide. Used in manufacturing band saw blades for cutting metal and wood. Classified under HTS 7217.30.15.30 due to its high carbon content, flat cross-section, and base metal plating.

Zinc-Coated CK67 High Carbon Flat Wire for Reed Valves

High-carbon (0.67%) nonalloy steel flat wire, hot-dip galvanized, 1.2mm thick x 18mm wide for reed valve manufacturing in engines. Provides durability under high vibration. HTS 7217.30.15.30 due to flat profile, carbon content, and zinc plating.

Galvanized C100 High Carbon Flat Music Wire

High-tensile flat music wire with 1.0% carbon content, zinc plated for corrosion resistance, used in piano hammers and specialty instruments. Dimensions 0.4mm x 8mm. HTS 7217.30.15.30 covers this high-carbon plated flat wire profile.

Copper-Plated SAE 1080 Flat Spring Wire

SAE 1080 (0.80% carbon) flat wire copper plated for electrical contact springs in appliances. Size 1.0mm x 15mm. Provides both mechanical spring properties and conductivity. Fits HTS 7217.30.15.30 plated high-carbon flat wire criteria.

Zinc-Plated Piano Wire C70 Flat Profile

C70 (0.70% carbon) piano wire in flattened rectangular profile, zinc coated, used for specialty piano actions. 0.9mm x 14mm cross-section. High carbon enables precise tuning stability. HTS 7217.30.15.30 for plated high-carbon flat wire.

Tin-Coated High Carbon Flat Wiper Wire

High-carbon (0.65%) flat steel wire tin plated for windshield wiper blade flexors. 1.1mm x 16mm. Carbon content provides flex fatigue resistance. Classified HTS 7217.30.15.30 as plated high-carbon flat nonalloy wire.

Tin-Plated C75 High Carbon Flat Wire for Lock Springs

Tin-plated flat steel wire with 0.75% carbon content, dimensions 0.8mm x 12mm, used for clock and lock mechanisms. The high carbon provides spring properties while tin plating prevents corrosion. Meets HTS 7217.30.15.30 as nonalloy high-carbon flat wire with base metal coating.

Nickel-Plated C85 Steel Flat Wire for Brush Filaments

Flat wire with 0.85% carbon, electroplated with nickel, 0.5mm x 10mm for industrial wire brush manufacturing. High carbon ensures stiffness. Classifies to 7217.30.15.30 as plated high-carbon nonalloy flat wire.