Phosphated Low Carbon Steel Wire from Mexico
Phosphated surface treatment on <0.25% carbon nonalloy steel wire for cold forming and fastener production. HTS 7217.90.50.30 includes this 'further worked' wire per chapter note definitions (chemical surface treatment). Improves lubricity for heading operations.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Declare phosphating per chapter note (g) as chemical treatment, not coating
• Phosphate layer thickness specs prevent coating misclassification
• Combine with drawing quality certs for complete technical package