Terne-Plated Low Carbon Steel Tying Wire from China
Low carbon steel wire (<0.25% C) with terne coating (lead-tin alloy, but base metal per schedule) for tying bales and packages in agriculture. HTS 7217.30.60.00 for plated low-carbon nonalloy wire.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Terne coating requires specific declaration; confirm lead content complies with regulations
• Gauge consistency (e.g
• 16 gauge) aids classification
• Certify nonalloy to prevent Chapter 72 alloy shifts