0.45% Carbon Spring Steel Wire from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• 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