Low Carbon Steel Bale Ties from China
Heavy duty low carbon steel (<0.25% C) bale ties for agricultural baling machines, nonalloy composition. While fabricated, base wire classification under HTS 7217.90.50.30 applies when imported as wire-formed ties not further worked per chapter notes. Double loop design for cotton/recycled material baling.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Clarify if ties considered 'wire' vs fabricated article; may require binding ruling
• Specify if annealed post-forming to maintain low carbon drawing properties
• Weight per tie documentation prevents bulk wire confusion