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

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 — Germany → United States

10%

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

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