Zinc-Plated Low-Carbon Steel Craft Wire from China
Round zinc-coated nonalloy steel wire, 2 mm dia., <0.25% carbon for floral/arts crafts. HTS 7217.30.30.00 matches plated round low-carbon wire parameters. Retail packaging doesn't affect wire classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
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
• Even craft/retail wire classified by material/form, not end-use
• Small spools ok; bulk vs packaged same heading
• Carbon content label mandatory