Terne-Plated Low-Carbon Steel Wire 1.45mm from Japan
Terne-coated (lead-tin alloy over zinc) round low-carbon steel wire, 1.45 mm diameter, for roofing seam fasteners. Provides weather resistance. HTS 7217.30.45.41 due to base metal plating definition.
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
• Terne coating classified as base metal per notes; lead content declaration required for EPA
• Coil weight and length specs help verify commercial identity
• No allowance for rust per Chapter note; import clean merchandise