Galvanized Zinc-Coated Round Steel Wire 2.0 mm

Round wire of nonalloy steel with a diameter of 2.0 mm, plated with zinc to prevent corrosion, used in construction and fencing. Classified under HTS 7217.30.45.90 as iron or nonalloy steel wire that is plated or coated with other base metals (zinc), round cross-section, other than specific exceptions, and diameter 1.5 mm or more.

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.

7217.10.80Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If not plated or coated with base metals

Uncoated or simply oiled nonalloy steel round wire falls under 7217.10, lacking the base metal plating required for 7217.30.

7229.90.10Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If made of alloy steel instead of nonalloy

Alloy steel wire (per chapter note definitions) is classified in Chapter 72 heading 7229, not 7217 which is specific to iron/nonalloy steel.

7313.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If further worked into stranded wire or cable

Stranded wire, rope, or cable from such base wire is classified as finished products in 7313, not as primary wire in 7217.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify coating composition and thickness via lab testing to confirm base metal plating (e.g

zinc) and avoid reclassification to uncoated wire

Provide mill test certificates showing nonalloy steel composition and diameter measurements for CBP compliance

Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; declare accurate weight including coating to prevent penalties