Teflon Coated Stainless Look Steel Wire from Japan
Nonalloy steel wire with Teflon (PTFE) plastics coating mimicking stainless appearance for marine use. HTS 7217.90.1000 for plastic-coated other nonalloy wire. PTFE offers non-stick and high-temperature resistance.
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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Teflon cert required; expensive coating needs value breakdown
• Not true stainless (alloy); verify carbon content