Stainless Steel Fence Stay Wire 12.5 Gauge from Japan
12.5 gauge (0.099-inch) 304 stainless steel wire for agricultural fence stays and tensioning. Classified HTS 7223.00.90.00 as other wire of stainless steel, drawn smooth without deformations or special alloy notes.
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)
Import Tips
• Galvanized alternatives common; certify stainless to avoid 7229.90 zinc-coated misclassification
• Gauge tolerance specs needed; variations could push to bar/rods in 7222
• Bulk coil imports require proper strapping to prevent damage claims disallowed by chapter rust note