Low Carbon Steel Bale Ties from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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