Aluminum-Plated Low-Carbon Steel Armoring Wire 0.95mm from Japan
Round low-carbon nonalloy steel wire (<0.25% C), aluminum-plated for cable armoring in underwater power lines. 0.95 mm diameter balances flexibility and strength. HTS 7217.30.4511 for plated round wire <1.0 mm low carbon.
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
• Specify plating as hot-dip aluminum; thickness affects duty and anti-corrosion claims
• Confirm <1.0 mm via caliper cert; borderline sizes often remeasured by CBP
• Link to end-use in cables; standalone wire avoids 73xx stranding classifications