Lead-Coated Low-Carbon Steel Armature Wire from Canada
Round lead-plated nonalloy steel wire 1.5 mm dia., <0.25% C, for armature binding in motors. Classed 7217.30.30.00 due to base metal coating on low-carbon round wire. No insulation or further working applied.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Lead coating raises environmental scrutiny; prepare REACH/Prop 65 docs
• Exact diameter measurement critical at 1.5mm threshold
• Not electrical conductor unless insulated