Biodegradable Irrigation Staples from Canada
Galvanized steel wire staples with biodegradable polymer coating for securing irrigation lines in organic farming. Still primarily steel wire under 16 mm, classifying as irrigation staples in HTS 7326.20.00.30. Coating dissolves after 2-3 years, eliminating retrieval needs.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
28.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) 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
• Disclose coating composition; if over 50% plastic, risks plastic article classification
• Organic certification documents support agricultural end-use claims
• Test for coating weight to maintain steel article duty treatment