Zinc-Plated Flat Steel Clip Wire for Packaging from Japan
High-tensile flat nonalloy steel wire zinc-coated, 1.2mm x 6mm, for forming U-nail clips in agricultural baling machines. HTS 7217.30.15.60 as other flat wire plated with base metals, though zinc-specific exists elsewhere; this meets 'other' after exclusions. Plating ensures durability in outdoor use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Distinguish from 7217.20.15 zinc wire via documentation; 'other' applies post-exclusions like razor steel
• Strength testing certs prevent misclassification as high-strength steel (note a specs)
• Ship in bulk coils; pre-formed clips become 7317 articles of iron/steel