Galvanized High-Carbon Flat Steel Wire for Saw Blades from Japan
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.
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
• Provide mill test certificates verifying carbon content exceeds 0.6% by weight and plating composition
• Ensure flat wire dimensions are documented as Customs may measure cross-section to confirm flat profile
• Avoid misclassification as round wire; include technical drawings showing rectangular cross-section