Zinc-Coated Steel Fence Tying Wire 18 Gauge from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
50%
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
9903.05.900%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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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