0.28% Carbon Tire Bead Wire from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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