Zinc-Coated Steel Fence Tying Wire 18 Gauge from Germany
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 — Germany → 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
• 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