Galvanized Low-Carbon Steel Fence Wire

Round wire of nonalloy steel with less than 0.25% carbon, plated with zinc, and diameter of 2.5 mm, used for agricultural fencing. Classified under HTS 7217.30.30.00 due to its round shape, base metal coating, and low carbon content meeting chapter note criteria for nonalloy steel. Not further worked beyond plating.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7217.10.80Same rate: 35%

If not plated or coated

Uncoated round low-carbon wire ≥1.5mm falls under 7217.10, as plating moves it to coated category.

7229.90.10Same rate: 35%

If alloy steel composition

Alloyed versions with specific elements exceed nonalloy steel definition per chapter notes.

7313.00.00.00Same rate: 35%

If sold as finished barbed wire

Barbed or twisted configurations become articles of iron wire under Chapter 73.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide mill test certificate confirming carbon content below 0.25% and exact diameter measurement

Verify plating is base metal (e.g

zinc) not exceeding further worked definitions; declare thickness

Avoid misclassification as concrete reinforcing by ensuring no ribs, indentations, or deformations

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