Low Carbon Steel Binding Wire from Japan
Galvanized low carbon steel wire used for binding rebar in concrete construction, containing less than 0.25% carbon by weight. This nonalloy steel wire falls under HTS 7217.90.50.30 as it is iron or nonalloy steel wire not plated or coated with other materials beyond basic galvanization and meets the low carbon specification. Commonly supplied in coils for construction sites.
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
• Verify carbon content certification (<0.25%) via mill test reports to avoid reclassification to higher carbon codes
• Ensure documentation specifies nonalloy composition and excludes alloying elements over specified limits