7217.20.45 - Other

This HTS category, 7217.20.45, encompasses "Other" wire of iron or nonalloy steel that is plated or coated with zinc and is of a round cross-section. This designation serves as a residual category for round zinc-coated iron or nonalloy steel wire that does not meet the specific diameter criteria outlined in its sibling categories.

Distinct from its sibling, 7217.20.30.00, which specifically details wire with a diameter of 1.5 mm or more and containing less than 0.25 percent carbon by weight, this category is for those round zinc-coated wires that fall outside of such precise compositional or dimensional definitions. The primary distinguishing factor here is its residual nature, capturing any round zinc-coated wire not otherwise specified.

The subcategories within this level further delineate the classification based on precise diameter measurements. These subdivisions include wire with a diameter of less than 1.0 mm, wire with a diameter ranging from 1.0 mm up to, but not including, 1.5 mm, and wire with a diameter of 1.5 mm or more. This granular approach ensures accurate classification of all round zinc-coated iron or nonalloy steel wire based on its physical dimensions.