Vinyl Coated Steel Cable Wire
Single-strand nonalloy steel wire coated in vinyl (PVC) plastics for light-duty cabling in crafts and gardening. Classified in 7217.90.1000 as plastic-coated 'other' wire, not qualifying as stranded rope (7312). Vinyl enhances grip and durability.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If stranded or twisted into rope/cable
Stranded wire products are ropes/cables under 7312, regardless of coating.
If bars/rods ≥6mm diameter
7217 is for wire <6mm; thicker products are bars/rods in 7213-7215.
If insulated for electrical use
Electrically insulated wire/cable (even plastics) goes to Chapter 85 heading 8544.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Single wire only; if stranded into cable, reclassify to 7312.10
• Colorants in plastics coating ok, but declare if affects composition
• Avoid overstating as 'alloy' without meeting Chapter 72 element thresholds
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