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0.75% Carbon Zipper Teeth Wire from Mexico

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 — Mexico → 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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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