Aluminum-Plated Flat Low-Carbon Steel Wire from Japan
Hot-dip aluminum coated flat low-carbon steel wire, 1.5mm x 7mm, for heat-resistant structural clips in automotive exhaust systems. Fits HTS 7217.30.15.60 as flat wire coated with other base metals (aluminum). Provides sacrificial corrosion protection at high temperatures.
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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• High-temperature certs support automotive valuation but don't change HTS
• Confirm low-carbon keeps nonalloy status vs heat-resisting steel note (g)
• Automotive sets with fasteners risk 8708 parts classification