Galvanized Steel Fence Wire
Galvanized wire of nonalloy steel, typically 12-16 gauge, used for agricultural fencing and boundary enclosures. It falls under HTS 7217.90.50 as other wire of iron or nonalloy steel that is not plated or coated with base metal other than zinc, but features zinc galvanization which aligns with common classifications for such fencing products in this subheading. Diameter generally under 1.5 mm for standard applications.
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If sold as chain link fencing fabric
Assembled into chain link panels or fabric, it becomes stranded wire cloth for fencing under Chapter 73.
If alloy steel composition exceeds nonalloy limits
Wire with >0.6% combined alloy elements like chromium shifts to Chapter 72 alloy steel headings.
If plated with precious metal or base metal other than zinc
Plating with nickel, copper, or precious metals moves it to specific plated wire subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify wire diameter and tensile strength documentation to confirm classification under 7217, avoiding confusion with rod products in 7213
• Provide mill test certificates proving nonalloy steel composition (<0.6% alloy elements) to prevent misclassification as alloy steel
• Check for galvanization thickness specs; excessive coating may trigger review under coated wire provisions
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