Single Flat Barbed Wire from Japan
Single flat barbed wire is a straight flat steel wire with attached barbs, used for economical fencing solutions in rural areas. HTS 7313.00.00.00 explicitly includes single flat wire, barbed or not, of a kind used for fencing.
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
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Measure wire cross-section to ensure it qualifies as 'wire' under chapter note (≤16mm dimension)
• Provide end-use statements confirming fencing application to avoid general wire classification
• Test for barb sharpness compliance with agricultural safety standards