Silico-Manganese Alloy Steel Lock Wire from Japan
Soft annealed silico-manganese steel wire used for safety wiring in aerospace and machinery to secure fasteners. Classified HTS 7229.20.00.90 as other silico-manganese wire, with alloy ensuring kink resistance and consistent diameter. Critical for vibration-prone assemblies.
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
• Provide annealing cert and elongation tests; declare aerospace specs like MS20995; watch diameter tolerances for statistical reporting