0.45% Carbon Spring Steel Wire from China
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 — 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
• 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