0.28% Carbon Tire Bead Wire

Bronze-coated but base nonalloy steel wire with 0.28% carbon, wound into hoops for tire bead reinforcement. Base material classifies under HTS 7217.90.5060 for carbon content, though coating noted separately; nonalloy per Chapter definitions. High strength for automotive tire production.

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.

7217.30.15Same rate: 35%

If plated with non-zinc metal

Plating with bronze/copper (non-zinc) moves to 7217.30 'other coated' from uncoated other wire.

4011.90Lower: 13.4% vs 35%

If imported as tire bead assembly

Assembled into complete tire beads with rubber classifies under Chapter 40 rubber articles.

7210.49.00Same rate: 35%

If flat-rolled not drawn to wire

Pre-drawn flat-rolled products not processed into wire stay in 7210 plated/coated sheet headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare base metal carbon content separately from any coatings to stay in correct nonalloy subheading

Provide tire industry end-use letters if challenging classification to coated categories

Inspect for deformation; twisted wire per U.S

Note (c) could shift to reinforcing bar headings