Vinyl Coated Steel Cable Wire from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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