0.28% Carbon Tire Bead Wire from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
Import Tips
• 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