Silico-Manganese Steel Lock Wire from Japan
Corrosion-resistant silico-manganese steel wire used for safety wiring in aviation and machinery to prevent fastener loosening. HTS 7229.20.00 applies to this high-strength, non-magnetic alloy wire meeting aerospace specifications. Typically 0.8-1.6mm diameter in soft temper.
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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Aerospace specs (MS24665) require exact alloy certification; declare temper condition (annealed vs half-hard); color coding may indicate further treatment