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 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
• 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