Galvanized Steel Fence Wire from China

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.

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

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

Galvanized Steel Fence Wire from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 7217.90.50