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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7312.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If stranded or twisted into rope/cable

Stranded wire products are ropes/cables under 7312, regardless of coating.

7213.91.30Same rate: 35%

If bars/rods ≥6mm diameter

7217 is for wire <6mm; thicker products are bars/rods in 7213-7215.

8544.49.30Higher: 40.3% vs 35%

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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