Zinc-Aluminum Alloy Plated Flat Wire for Automotive Clips

Flat nonalloy steel wire coated with zinc-aluminum alloy, 0.8mm x 12mm, for automotive trim clips. Under HTS 7217.30.15 as plated with other base metals (Zn-Al mix), nonalloy base, flat wire form. Alloy plating offers superior corrosion protection.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

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7217.20.45Same rate: 35%

If purely galvanized without aluminum

Standard zinc-coated flat wire uses specific galvanized subheadings like 7217.20.

8708.80.65Higher: 52.5% vs 35%

If part of automotive suspension sets

Vehicle parts sets including flat wire classify under 8708 for motor vehicle parts.

7228.70.30Same rate: 35%

If of tool steel alloy per note e

Tool steel flat wire moves to alloy heading 7228.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Document alloy plating composition to qualify under 'other base metals'; inspect for 'further worked' treatments like phosphatizing that might shift classification; use proper HTS for sets if with plastic components

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