7217.90.50/Galvanized Steel Fence Wire/Japan

Galvanized Steel Fence Wire from Japan

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 — 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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)

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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