Low Carbon Steel Fence Wire

Class 1 galvanized low carbon steel wire (<0.25% carbon) for agricultural fencing and field boundaries. Meets HTS 7217.90.50.30 criteria as nonalloy iron/steel wire not otherwise specified, with minimal carbon for ductility. Sold in 4-12 gauge coils.

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.

7217.20.45Same rate: 35%

If electrolytically plated with zinc

Specific plating methods separate from hot-dip galvanized under 7217.20.

7229.20.00Same rate: 35%

If alloy steel composition

Chapter notes define alloy vs nonalloy steel classification boundaries.

7314.41.00Same rate: 35%

If imported as finished woven fencing mesh

Woven or fabricated wire products classified by construction, not base wire.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Galvanization specs must match US note definitions for 'coated' vs basic wire

Provide tensile strength data to confirm suitability for fence applications without reclassification

Avoid bulk packaging confusion with 7217.90.60 (not suitable for drawing)

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