Biodegradable Irrigation Staples from China
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 — China → United States
38.9%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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