17-4 PH Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steel Spring Wire

17-4 PH (precipitation hardening) alloy steel wire designed for high-strength springs and fasteners, with copper and niobium additions. Falls under HTS 7229.90.90.00 as other alloy steel wire not fitting tool steel or ball-bearing steel definitions in U.S. notes. Typically 0.5-5mm diameter, heat-treatable for aerospace applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7228.50Lower: 10% vs 35%

If tool steel per U.S. note (e)

Specific tool steel compositions shift to heading 7228, excluding them from 7229 'other alloy steel'.

7229Same rate: 35%

If of free-cutting steel

Alloy steel wire with lead or sulfur additions for machinability classified separately under 7229.30.

7301.20Lower: 10% vs 35%

If sold as welded rings or spirals

Further worked into shapes like welded rings moves to Chapter 73 tubes/pipes/sections.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Certify exact chemical composition via heat analysis to confirm 'other alloy steel' status; declare condition (annealed or aged) accurately for valuation; segregate from tool steel shipments to prevent commingling errors