7217.10.80.10 - Heat treated 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 25% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 7217.10.80.10, specifically covers heat-treated wire of iron or nonalloy steel that is not plated or coated, and has been polished. The "heat treated" designation indicates that the wire has undergone a thermal process to alter its mechanical properties, such as increasing its ductility or strength. Crucially, this wire must be round in cross-section and contain by weight between 0.25 percent and less than 0.6 percent carbon.
The primary distinction from its sibling category, 7217.10.80.20 ("Other"), lies in the specific subclassification of round wire based on its carbon content and heat treatment. While the "Other" subcategory at this level may encompass various forms or further treatments of wire not specifically detailed here, this node is precisely defined by its carbon percentage and the application of heat treatment.
As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the focus remains on the precise definition of the merchandise it covers. Examples of goods falling under this heading would include round, polished, heat-treated iron or nonalloy steel wire with a carbon content between 0.25% and 0.6% by weight, intended for uses where specific tensile strength, hardness, or ductility imparted by heat treatment are critical, and where no surface plating or coating is present.