Alloy 5160 Flat Wire for Automotive Leaf Springs from China
Chromium-molybdenum 5160 alloy flat wire (1.5mm x 8mm) for leaf spring manufacturing. Classified HTS 7229.90.10.00 as other alloy flat wire, meeting general alloy criteria but not tool/heat-resisting steel notes. Used in suspension systems.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
Import Tips
• Certify exact alloy 5160 composition and flat cross-section measurements
• Distinguish from round spring wire to maintain flat wire classification
• Declare HTS accurately to avoid assessment under higher-duty spring subheadings