0.45% Carbon Spring Steel Wire
Round wire of nonalloy steel with 0.45% carbon content, cold-drawn to precise diameters for manufacturing mechanical springs. Classified under HTS 7217.90.5060 due to its carbon content between 0.25% and 0.6% and nonalloy composition, distinguishing it from lower or higher carbon wires. Not further worked beyond drawing, fitting Chapter 72 specifications for iron or steel wire.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If plated or coated
Wire with metallic coatings like zinc plating falls under 7217.10 as 'plated or coated with zinc,' changing from other wire category.
If further worked like polished
Surface treatments like polishing classify as 'further worked' under Chapter 72 notes, moving to 7219 for worked iron/nonalloy steel products.
If alloy steel composition
Addition of alloying elements beyond nonalloy limits shifts to Chapter 72 alloy steel wire headings like 7228.90.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide mill test certificates verifying carbon content (0.25-0.6%) and nonalloy status to avoid reclassification
• Ensure wire diameter and tensile strength specs match declared HTS subheading to prevent customs disputes
• Watch for rust/discoloration; no duty allowance per Chapter 72 notes, so inspect shipments pre-entry
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0.29% Carbon Chain Link Fence Wire
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