Nickel-Plated Low-Carbon Steel Wire 1.3mm for Crafts from Japan
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.
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
• 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