Model Railroad Track Wire from China
24 gauge pure nickel-plated nonalloy steel wire for model train track power feeds. HTS 7217.90.50 as other wire though plated; minimal nickel for conductivity. Hobby industry product.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
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
• Nickel flash plating <0.001 inch stays Chapter 72
• Hobby Lobby/Train store retail compliance
• Spool vs hank affects coil classification