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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If plated with non-zinc metal
Plating with bronze/copper (non-zinc) moves to 7217.30 'other coated' from uncoated other wire.
If imported as tire bead assembly
Assembled into complete tire beads with rubber classifies under Chapter 40 rubber articles.
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
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