7217.20.15.00 - Flat wire

This HTS category, 7217.20.15.00, specifically classifies flat wire made from iron or nonalloy steel that has been plated or coated with zinc. The defining characteristic here is the cross-sectional shape of the wire; it is decidedly not round. This classification applies to products where the width is significantly greater than its thickness, giving it a flattened appearance. Examples include wire used in applications requiring a broad, thin profile, such as certain types of mesh, decorative elements, or specialized binding materials.

It is crucial to distinguish this "flat wire" from its sibling categories at the same level. The primary differentiator is the cross-sectional geometry. Round wire, classified under a separate sibling category, possesses a circular cross-section. "Other" encompasses any wire that doesn't fit the defined round or flat profiles, which would include irregularly shaped or non-uniform cross-sections. Therefore, the presence of a distinctly flat shape is the key criterion for inclusion in this specific subheading.

As a leaf node, this category does not have further subcategories. Classification is determined solely by meeting the criteria of being wire of iron or nonalloy steel, plated or coated with zinc, and having a flat cross-sectional shape. Any variations in finishing, further processing, or specific intended uses beyond the material and shape, would not typically lead to a different classification at this level of detail, assuming the base material and zinc coating remain consistent.