0.3% Carbon Lock Wire
Nonalloy steel wire with 0.3% carbon for safety locking pins in aerospace and machinery. Classified HTS 7217.90.5060 for other iron/nonalloy wire in 0.25-0.6% carbon range, not qualifying as high-strength or tool steel. Soft temper for easy twisting.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If zinc-coated galvanized
Galvanized coating classifies under 7217.10 dedicated zinc-coated wire headings.
If heat-resisting alloy
High-temp alloys meeting U.S. Note (g) shift to 7229.90 alloy wire categories.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Aerospace specs (e.g
• MS24677) in docs support classification but don't change HTS
• Color coding for identification; declare accurately to prevent mix-ups with coated variants
• Twistability tests if deformed, per U.S
• Note (c) reinforcing definitions
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0.25% Carbon Fence Wire
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0.6% Carbon Saw Wire
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0.38% Carbon Umbrella Rib Wire
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0.42% Carbon Luthier Guitar String Wire
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0.29% Carbon Chain Link Fence Wire
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0.48% Carbon Die Spring Wire
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