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
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
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
• 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