Galvanized Zinc-Coated Steel Binding Wire from Japan
High-tensile steel wire plated with zinc for corrosion resistance, commonly used for binding rebar in construction projects. It falls under HTS 7217.30.75.00 as wire of nonalloy steel coated with another base metal (zinc) that is neither tin-plated nor terne-plated. The 'other' category covers such general-purpose coated wires not specified elsewhere.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify coating thickness and zinc purity via mill test certificates to confirm classification and avoid reclassification to uncoated wire
• Include detailed plating specifications in commercial invoices to prevent customs disputes over 'other base metals' coating
• Check for Section 232 tariffs on steel wire; provide country-of-melt documentation to qualify for exemptions