Plastic Coated Annealed Steel Wire

Soft annealed nonalloy steel wire with plastic coating for easy bending in floral and craft applications. HTS 7217.90.1000 covers this as coated 'other' iron/nonalloy steel wire. Annealing makes it pliable while plastics prevents scratching.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7217.90.50Same rate: 35%

If coated with ceramics or inorganic nonmetal

Other nonmetal coatings (not plastics) fall under 7217.90.50.

7326.20.00Higher: 38.9% vs 35%

If made into articles like springs

Further worked into specific steel articles shifts to 7326.

3923.21.00Higher: 38% vs 35%

If predominantly plastics with steel core

If plastics > steel by weight/appearance, classified as plastic extrusions in Chapter 39.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Mill test reports must show nonalloy composition and annealing process

Coating must cover entire surface; spot-coated may not qualify

Retail spools often imported; ensure not assembled into sets

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