Florist Stem Wire 22 Gauge from Japan
22 gauge (0.64 mm) green painted nonalloy steel wire for securing flowers and stems in arrangements. HTS 7217.90.50 as other wire; paint coating minimal per further-worked note. Retail floral industry standard.
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
9903.05.900%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
• Paint considered 'lacquering' (further worked) but thin coat stays Chapter 72
• Floral dye certification prevents chemical treatment reclassification
• Small retail packaging avoids bulk wire scrutiny