Zinc-Coated Steel Bale Ties from Japan
Heavy-gauge nonalloy steel wire galvanized with zinc for securing cotton bales and recycling bundles. HTS 7217.30.75.00 for other plated wire, excluding deformed or tin-plated types. Provides rust prevention during storage and transport.
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
9903.03.060%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
• Invoice bale tie loops per kg accurately for duty calculation
• Avoid rust discoloration claims—no duty allowance per chapter notes
• Pair with agricultural end-use for potential exemptions