Zinc-Coated Low Carbon Steel Fence Wire from Mexico
Low carbon steel wire (<0.25% carbon) coated with zinc plating for rust prevention, commonly used in agricultural fencing and garden trellises. Classified under HTS 7217.30.60.00 due to its nonalloy iron/steel composition, base metal plating, and low carbon content distinguishing it from higher carbon wires.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm wire diameter and tensile strength specs; low carbon ensures ductility for weaving into mesh
• Labeling must specify plating type and carbon content; pitfall is confusing with hot-dip galvanized under different notes
• Use commercial invoices detailing gauge (e.g
• 12.5 gauge) for customs valuation