Baling Wire for Hay Bales from China
Heavy-duty 15 gauge galvanized nonalloy steel wire for agricultural hay baling machines. Classified HTS 7217.90.50 as other wire suitable for automatic tying systems. High tensile strength but nonalloy composition.
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
• Declare tensile grade (Grade 1/2 per ASTM) to justify classification
• Bulk import common; verify container ventilation prevents rust (no duty allowance per chapter note)
• Avoid coil declarations—baling wire typically straight looped lengths