Tin-Plated Flat Steel Wire for Zipper Teeth from China
Precision flat nonalloy steel wire coated with tin, 0.4mm x 2.5mm cross-section, coiled for manufacturing zipper sliders and teeth in apparel production. Fits HTS 7217.30.15.60 as 'other' flat wire plated with other base metals (tin), excluding razor blade or high-strength types. The specific plating prevents corrosion during garment assembly.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
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
• Include end-use certification if destined for zippers to support valuation but maintain wire classification under 7217
• Document exact tin coating weight/thickness to distinguish from Chapter 73 finished zipper products
• Ensure wire remains in coils/bundles, not formed into shapes, to avoid classification as parts of machines (84/85 chapters)