Lead-Coated Low-Carbon Steel Armature Wire from China
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 — 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
• Lead coating raises environmental scrutiny; prepare REACH/Prop 65 docs
• Exact diameter measurement critical at 1.5mm threshold
• Not electrical conductor unless insulated