Brass-Plated Flat Annealed Steel Wire for Springs from Japan
Annealed flat nonalloy steel wire electroplated with brass (copper-zinc), 0.6mm x 3.2mm, preconditioned for precision spring coiling in appliances. HTS 7217.30.15.60 as other base metal coated flat wire. Brass layer reduces friction during high-speed spring forming.
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
• Annealing certs confirm temper for spring applications
• Brass thickness measurement prevents undervaluation claims
• Pre-coiled springs become 7320 springs/articles