Nickel-Plated Flat Carbon Steel Wire for Electronics from Japan
Flat wire of low-carbon nonalloy steel electroplated with nickel, 0.3mm thick by 5mm wide, for connectors and bus bars in electronics. HTS 7217.30.15 applies as it's nonalloy steel wire, flat profile, coated with nickel (other base metal). Nickel plating enhances conductivity and solderability.
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
• Include electroplating certification to distinguish from alloy additions; measure cross-section to confirm wire vs. strip status; declare alloy content <0.25% to stay in nonalloy classification