Zinc-Plated Flat Steel Clip Wire for Packaging from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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