Alloy-Plated Medium Carbon Round Wire 0.3mm
Round nonalloy steel wire (0.28% carbon) plated with bronze alloy, 0.3 mm diameter for fine instruments. Classed in HTS 7217.30.45.20 as other base metal coated, round, medium carbon, sub-1.0 mm wire.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If copper wire, not steel substrate
Pure copper base changes from steel Chapter 72 to copper Chapter 74 entirely.
If 0.6% carbon or higher
Higher carbon content in same size/plating moves to 7217.30.50 subheading.
If plastic-coated instead of metal
Polymer coatings classify under plastics chapter articles of other materials.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Bronze plating composition must specify copper/tin ratios for 'base metal' validation
• Fine wire (<0.5mm) scrutinized for wire vs. filament—end-use irrelevant
• Maintain coil integrity—damaged wire may claim no duty reduction per chapter rust note
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