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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If coated with ceramics or inorganic nonmetal
Other nonmetal coatings (not plastics) fall under 7217.90.50.
If made into articles like springs
Further worked into specific steel articles shifts to 7326.
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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