Nickel-Plated Low-Carbon Steel Spring Wire
Round nickel-coated nonalloy steel wire, 1.8 mm diameter, <0.25% carbon, preconditioned for spring forming. Classed in 7217.30.30.00 for plated round low-carbon wire, prior to further fabrication into springs. Distinguishes from heat-resisting or ball-bearing steels.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If further worked (e.g., polished)
Surface treatments beyond plating qualify as further worked per chapter definition.
If flat-rolled coated form
Non-round cross-section changes from wire to flat-rolled products.
If imported as finished springs
Fabricated into articles of iron/steel under Chapter 73.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide tensile strength tests if questioned, but classify based on form not end-use
• Avoid 'further worked' treatments like enameling which move to 7217.10 other category
• Declare exact plating thickness to confirm not cladding per chapter note
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