Zinc-Coated Steel Fence Tying Wire 18 Gauge from China
Round cross-section nonalloy steel wire coated with zinc for tying chain link fence panels during installation. Classified in HTS 7217.30.45 due to base metal plating (zinc), round shape, and exclusion from specific categories like high-carbon or shapes. Commonly used in agriculture and residential fencing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
57.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include chemical analysis report showing carbon content under 0.6% to distinguish from high-carbon wires in other subheadings
• Label coils clearly with plating type; pitfall is undervaluing as scrap wire, triggering different valuation rules
• Verify no 'further worked' treatments like cladding beyond plating per Chapter notes to stay in 7217