Brass-Plated Flat Steel Wire for Jewelry Findings from Mexico
Nonalloy steel flat wire plated with brass (copper-zinc), 0.2mm x 4mm, for earring wires and findings. HTS 7217.30.15 for base metal (brass) coated flat nonalloy wire. Brass gives gold-like finish.
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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Declare plating as base metal alloy, not precious; check retail set packaging for 7217 vs
• Chapter 71; test for lead-free if consumer product