Low Carbon Steel Cable Armouring Wire

Profiled low carbon steel wire (<0.25% C) for electrical cable armouring protection. Nonalloy steel wire HTS 7217.90.50.30 even with trapezoidal profile, as deformations not meeting concrete reinforcing definition. Z-shaped for interlocking cable protection.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7213.91Lower: 10% vs 35%

If round profile >5mm diameter

Rod vs wire distinction by circular cross-section diameter.

7312.10.05.00Same rate: 35%

If finished stranded cable

Complete cable assemblies classified as rope/strand.

7229.90.50Same rate: 35%

If high strength alloy armouring

Performance requirements dictate alloy composition.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Profile dimensions must not meet US note (c) reinforcing bar criteria

Confirm non-magnetic properties for electrical applications

Cable manufacturer specs validate armouring end use

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