7217.30.45.11 - Containing by weight less than 0.25 percent of carbon

This HTS category, 7217.30.45.11, specifically classifies wire of iron or nonalloy steel that has been plated or coated with base metals other than zinc or copper. Crucially, this classification applies only to round wire with a diameter of less than 1.0 mm, and further distinguishes itself by the carbon content. The wire must contain by weight less than 0.25 percent of carbon to fall within this specific subcategory.

The distinction between this category and its siblings lies solely in the carbon content. Category 7217.30.45.20 covers similar wire but with a carbon content of 0.25 percent or more but less than 0.6 percent, while 7217.30.45.30 is for wire containing 0.6 percent or more of carbon. All these categories share the common features of being round wire, less than 1.0 mm in diameter, and plated or coated with base metals other than zinc or copper, with the carbon percentage being the sole differentiating factor at this level.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification within 7217.30.45.11 rests entirely on confirming that the wire meets all the preceding criteria: it is iron or nonalloy steel wire, plated or coated with a base metal other than zinc or copper, it is round, it has a diameter of less than 1.0 mm, and it contains less than 0.25 percent carbon by weight. Examples would include certain types of specialized electrical wires or fine binding wires where these specific metallurgical and physical properties are essential.