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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8708.29Lower: 27.5% vs 35%

If pre-formed into complete wiper blade elements

Automotive body parts including wiper components classified in Chapter 87.

7217.20.45Same rate: 35%

If plastic or rubber coated

Nonmetallic coatings exclude from base metal plating subheading.

7229.90.50Same rate: 35%

If stainless steel wiper quality

Corrosion-resistant stainless versions use alloy steel provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Automotive grade certifications enhance carbon content verification credibility

Tin coating prevents galvanic corrosion with rubber; document coating purpose

Ship in coils, not cut lengths, to avoid parts classification

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