Vinyl Coated Steel Cable Wire from China
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.
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
• 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