Zinc-Coated Low-Carbon Steel Tie Wire from Japan
Round zinc-plated nonalloy steel wire, 1.6 mm diameter, under 0.25% carbon, used for securing rebar in construction. Fits HTS 7217.30.30.00 as plated round wire of specified size and low carbon nonalloy steel. Excludes deformations qualifying as reinforcing per U.S. notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Submit chemical analysis report verifying <0.25% carbon to avoid reclassification as higher carbon wire
• Document plating process and weight percentage to confirm 'other base metals' coating
• Check for rust/discoloration; no duty allowance per chapter note on iron/steel damage