Plastic Coated Annealed Steel Wire from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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