Galvanized Low-Carbon Steel Fence Wire from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

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
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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