Nickel-Plated Low-Carbon Steel Wire 1.3mm for Crafts

Nickel-coated round nonalloy steel wire, 1.3 mm diameter, <0.25% carbon, for jewelry making and craft applications requiring corrosion resistance. Provides decorative finish and durability. HTS 7217.30.45.41 applies to its base metal plating and specifications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7217.10.50Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If no coating present

Bare low-carbon round wire 1.0-1.5 mm classified under uncoated provisions 7217.10.

7117.19.15.00Higher: 25.5% vs 17.5%

If used in base metal clad imitation jewelry

When incorporated into finished imitation jewelry, moves to Chapter 71.

7217.30.45Same rate: 17.5%

If diameter 0.8 mm or less but over 0.4 mm

Thinner plated wire falls into adjacent diameter band within same carbon category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify nickel as base metal coating; over 10.5% Cr would make it stainless (heading 7223)

End-use statements helpful but not binding; classification based on objective characteristics

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