17-7PH Precipitation Hardening Stainless Wire 0.7mm from Japan
17-7PH stainless steel round wire, 0.7 mm diameter, for aerospace springs and high-strength applications. HTS 7229.90.5016 applies to this other alloy steel drawn wire under 1 mm, not meeting stainless or tool steel specifics. Chromium-nickel precipitation hardening alloy distinguishes it.
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
• Submit chemical analysis certificate confirming 17% Cr, 7% Ni composition to avoid stainless steel misclassification
• Measure and document exact diameter; tolerances must confirm <1.0 mm for this subheading
• Label as 'drawn wire, not further worked' to prevent inspection disputes