Copper-Plated Annealed Steel Wire 2.5 mm

Annealed nonalloy steel round wire, 2.5 mm diameter, copper-plated for electrical conductivity in grounding applications. Classified in 7217.30.45.90 for other base metal coated round nonalloy steel wire ≥1.5 mm.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7408.11Lower: 13% vs 17.5%

If primarily copper wire, not steel base

Pure copper wire classifies under Chapter 74; steel core with copper plate stays steel in 7217.

7210Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If concrete reinforcing type per note (c)

Ribbed/grooved rebar wire for concrete moves to specific reinforcing headings.

8544.49.20Higher: 38.5% vs 17.5%

If insulated for electrical use

Insulated wire/cable for electrical conduction shifts to Chapter 85.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include annealing certification and copper coating weight percentage in entry docs

Test for minimum diameter post-plating; rust/discoloration doesn't reduce duties per chapter notes