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
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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