Stainless Steel Compression Helical Spring from China
A small helical spring made from stainless steel wire less than 5.1 mm in diameter, designed for compression applications in automotive door handles. It falls under HTS 7320.20.5020 as a helical spring of iron or steel wire with cross-section under 5.1 mm, suitable for mechanical assemblies. Not classified as leaves for springs.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.4%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify wire cross-sectional dimension is under 5.1 mm with supplier specs to confirm HTS 7320.20.5020 classification
• Provide material test reports proving iron/steel composition to avoid reclassification as non-ferrous