Galvanized Medium Carbon Spring Wire 1.1 mm from China
Zinc-galvanized round steel wire with 0.35% carbon for spring manufacturing, 1.1 mm diameter. HTS 7217.30.45.50 applies as plated nonalloy round wire in 1.0-1.5 mm range with 0.25-0.6% carbon. High tensile strength suits compression/extension springs.
Duty Rate — China → United States
57.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
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
• Include tensile strength test results showing medium carbon properties; pitfall is classifying as low-carbon spring wire
• Certify 'not further worked' beyond plating per chapter definition