Nickel-Plated 0.5% Carbon Round Wire 1.3 mm from China

Round wire of nonalloy steel with 0.5% carbon, nickel plated for enhanced corrosion resistance, 1.3 mm diameter. Meets HTS 7217.30.45.50 criteria: base metal coated, round, 1.0-1.5 mm, medium carbon range. Used in automotive fasteners and chains.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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)

Import Tips

Confirm nickel qualifies as 'other base metals' plating; avoid declaring as stainless

Document uniform round cross-section; watch for reclassification if diameter varies >1.5 mm

Nickel-Plated 0.5% Carbon Round Wire 1.3 mm from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 7217.30.45.50