Baling Wire for Hay Bales from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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