Oil Tempered Low Carbon Wire Rod

No, this is wire, not rod. Correcting: Oil coated low carbon steel wire (<0.25% C) for tire bead construction. Nonalloy steel wire with lubricant coating per HTS 7217.90.50.30. Critical for rubber-to-metal bonding in tire manufacturing.

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.

7217.90Same rate: 35%

If not suitable for tire bead but other uses

Specific tire cord wire has statistical breakout.

4011.10.10Higher: 54% vs 35%

If imported already embedded in tires

Complete tire products classified in Chapter 40.

7229.90.10.00Same rate: 35%

If high carbon for tire cord

Tire cord typically requires higher carbon levels.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Oil coating classified as nonmetallic coating per chapter notes, remains 7217

Bead wire diameter tolerances (0.85-1.35mm) must match specs

Rubber industry certs help prove tire cord end use

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