Zinc-Coated Medium Carbon Round Steel Wire 1.2 mm from Mexico

Round steel wire with 0.4% carbon content, plated with zinc for corrosion resistance, and diameter of 1.2 mm. Classified under HTS 7217.30.45.50 as nonalloy steel wire plated with other base metals, round cross-section, 1.0-1.5 mm diameter, and carbon content between 0.25-0.6%. Used in manufacturing springs and mechanical components.

Duty Rate — Mexico → 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

Verify exact carbon content via mill test certificate to confirm 0.25-0.6% range; ensure plating is base metal like zinc/tin per chapter notes

Measure diameter precisely as 1.0-1.5 mm is critical; declare cross-section as truly round to avoid reclassification