Metal Spray Wire 1/8 inch Zinc from Japan
Zinc wire agglomerated from base metal powder for thermal spraying to create corrosion-resistant coatings on metal surfaces. Falls under HTS 8311.90.00.00 as wire of agglomerated base metal powder used for metal spraying. Common in galvanizing and anti-corrosion applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Certify powder agglomeration process in manufacturing docs to distinguish from plain wire
• Label as 'industrial spraying use' to avoid confusion with electrical or fencing wire
• Check for REACH compliance if importing to EU markets post-US clearance