7217.10.70.00 - Flat wire

This HTS category, 7217.10.70.00, specifically covers flat wire made from iron or non-alloy steel. The defining characteristic of the goods classified here is their cross-sectional shape, which is distinctly flattened or rectangular, as opposed to being round. This flat profile is a key distinguishing feature for customs classification purposes.

This classification is distinct from its siblings, 7217.10.80 (round wire) and 7217.10.90.00 (other wire). While all fall under "Wire of iron or nonalloy steel: Not plated or coated, whether or not polished," this category is reserved solely for wire with a flat cross-section. Round wire, as its name suggests, has a circular profile, and "other wire" would encompass any non-round, non-flat configurations that do not fit into specific subheadings.

As a leaf node, 7217.10.70.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this code relies entirely on the physical attribute of the wire being flat and its composition of iron or non-alloy steel, without any plating or coating. Examples of goods that would fall here include certain types of binding wire, specialized structural wire, or components for machinery where a flat wire profile is essential for functionality.