Nickel-Plated Low Carbon Steel Electrical Wire from Canada
Soft low carbon steel wire (<0.25% C) electroplated with nickel for conductivity and corrosion resistance in low-voltage electrical applications. HTS 7217.30.60.00 applies as plated nonalloy steel wire with low carbon, excluding alloy or high-carbon variants.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Require plating adhesion tests and nickel purity certification to confirm base metal coating status
• Avoid misdeclaration as copper-clad; carbon analysis is key for low-carbon subheading
• For electrical use, include RoHS compliance docs to prevent holds