Nickel-Plated Flat Mild Steel Wire for Crafts from China
Flat mild steel wire (nonalloy) with nickel plating for corrosion resistance, 1mm x 4mm, sold in spools for jewelry making and craft applications. HTS 7217.30.15.60 covers this as 'other' plated flat wire not specified elsewhere in the subheading. Nickel coating provides bright finish suitable for decorative uses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.91.0125%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
Import Tips
• Labeling must specify nonalloy composition; alloy content > specified limits shifts to 7229 series
• Avoid packaging as finished craft kits - bulk wire spools maintain 7217 classification vs retail sets
• Test for 'further worked' treatments beyond plating (per Chapter note) like enameling, which could move to different subheadings