0.75% Carbon Zipper Teeth Wire from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 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