0.3% Carbon Lock Wire from China

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.

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

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