Low Carbon Steel Staple Wire from China
1018 grade low carbon steel wire (<0.25% C) for industrial stapling and fencing staple production. HTS 7217.90.50.30 nonalloy wire optimized for cold heading into staples. Bright or galvanized finish available.
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
9903.05.900%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
• Heading suitability and point strength specs required
• Distinguish from carton stapling wire (finer gauge)
• Galvanized vs bright finish affects coating declarations