7217.20.60.00 - Containing by weight less than 0.25 percent of carbon 🖩
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 code, 7217.20.60.00, specifically classifies wire of iron or nonalloy steel that is plated or coated with zinc and falls under the "Other" category within that subdivision. The defining characteristic for this classification is that the iron or nonalloy steel wire contains, by weight, less than 0.25 percent of carbon. This low carbon content is a crucial metallurgical distinction that differentiates it from other steel wires.
Within the broader category of "Wire of iron or nonalloy steel, plated or coated with zinc," this code stands apart from its sibling, 7217.20.75.00, which is also designated as "Other." The key differentiator lies in the specific carbon content threshold. While 7217.20.60.00 applies to low-carbon zinc-coated wire, the sibling category would likely encompass zinc-coated wire with a higher carbon content or other characteristics not captured by the low-carbon designation.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 7217.20.60.00 is conclusive based on the wire being composed of iron or nonalloy steel, being plated or coated with zinc, and crucially, containing less than 0.25 percent carbon by weight. Examples of goods that would fall here include certain types of galvanized fencing wire, mild steel wire for general manufacturing purposes, or wire used in agricultural applications where flexibility and corrosion resistance are important, provided they meet the carbon content requirement.