Lead-Plated Flat Steel Wire for Cable Armoring from Japan
Nonalloy steel flat wire with lead plating, 2mm x 25mm, used in armoring submarine cables. HTS 7217.30.15: flat wire of iron/nonalloy steel plated with lead (base metal). Lead provides waterproofing and weight.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Comply with lead content import restrictions and labeling; certify nonalloy status with chemical analysis; beware rust/discoloration claims disallowed by Chapter 72 note