0.75% Carbon Zipper Teeth Wire from China
High-carbon nonalloy steel wire (0.75% C) drawn for metal zipper tooth forming, providing wear resistance and precise coil formation. Classified HTS 7217.90.50.90 as other wire ≥0.6% carbon content. Essential for durable zipper performance in apparel and luggage.
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
• Specify YKK or equivalent zipper grade specs with carbon certification; oval/round profile affects declaration
• Ensure wire is continuous coil stock, not stamped teeth
• Common error: classifying as finished zipper parts in 8307