Galvanized Low Carbon Steel Binding Wire

Thin galvanized steel wire with less than 0.25% carbon content, plated with zinc for corrosion resistance, used primarily for binding rebar in construction. It falls under HTS 7217.30.60.00 as wire of nonalloy steel, plated or coated with another base metal (zinc), and specifically containing low carbon. The plating enhances durability for outdoor applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7217.10.80Same rate: 35%

If not plated or coated

Uncoated low carbon steel wire falls under the non-plated subheading in the same 7217.10 category.

7313.00.00Same rate: 35%

If further worked into barbed wire

Barbed wire, even if made from low carbon plated base wire, is classified as finished chain/barbed wire under heading 7313.

7229.90.10Same rate: 35%

If made from alloy steel

Alloy steel wire (even low carbon) shifts to Chapter 72 alloy headings like 7229, regardless of plating.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify carbon content certification below 0.25% and plating thickness to meet HTS 7217.30.60.00; request mill test reports from suppliers

β€’ Ensure plating is zinc or other base metal (not precious); common pitfall is misclassifying as uncoated wire under 7217.10

β€’ Provide evidence of nonalloy composition to avoid reclassification to stainless steel chapters

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