Tin-Plated Round Low Carbon Steel Wire 3.5 mm
Round low carbon steel wire, 3.5 mm diameter, coated with tin for applications in welding electrodes and hardware. Falls under HTS 7217.30.45.90 due to nonalloy steel base, tin base metal plating, round shape, and diameter exceeding 1.5 mm, not fitting specific exclusions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If coated only with zinc or aluminum, not other base metals
Zinc or aluminum coated wire has specific subheadings; 'other base metals' like tin go to 7217.30.45.90.
If certified for welding electrodes
Wire specifically certified for welding electrode use may shift to 8311, based on end-use declaration.
If supplied in bars rather than wire form
Nonalloy steel bars/rod with diameter ≥1.5 mm but not drawn down to wire specs classify under 7213, not drawn wire in 7217.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure documentation certifies tin as the coating metal and steel as nonalloy to distinguish from stainless or alloy classifications
• Measure diameter precisely as uncoiled wire; CBP may inspect samples for compliance
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as 'further worked' if only simple plating; per notes, plating qualifies under 7217.30
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