Polyethylene Coated Fence Wire from China
Nonalloy steel wire with polyethylene (PE) plastic coating for outdoor fencing, providing weather resistance. HTS 7217.90.1000 applies to this 'other' coated wire of iron/nonalloy steel where plastics is the coating material. Prevents rust and adds color for visibility.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
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
• Test coating adhesion and type (PE vs PVC) for CBP verification; misdeclared coatings lead to penalties
• Ensure no 'further working' like twisting into strands, which might shift to 7313
• Bulk coils ok for 7217; retail packaged may need set analysis