7217.30.45.50 - Containing by weight 0.25 percent or more but less than 0.6 percent of carbon

This HTS category, 7217.30.45.50, specifically classifies wire of iron or nonalloy steel that has been plated or coated with base metals other than zinc, tin, or nickel. The defining characteristic of this category is its carbon content, which must be by weight 0.25 percent or more but less than 0.6 percent. Furthermore, the wire must have a round cross-section and a diameter ranging from 1.0 mm to less than 1.5 mm.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. Category 7217.30.45.41 covers similar wire but with a lower carbon content, specifically less than 0.25 percent. Conversely, category 7217.30.45.60 encompasses wire with a higher carbon concentration, 0.6 percent or more. This meticulous differentiation based on carbon percentage ensures that products with slightly varying material properties are correctly identified and taxed according to their specific composition.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the classification is finalized at this level based on the material (iron or nonalloy steel), the plating/coating (other base metals), the cross-sectional shape (round), the diameter (1.0 mm to less than 1.5 mm), and the specific carbon content (0.25% to <0.6%). Importers and exporters should carefully verify these characteristics when classifying goods under this HTS code.