7217.30.45.60 - Containing by weight 0.6 percent or more of carbon

This HTS category, 7217.30.45.60, specifically classifies iron or nonalloy steel wire that has been plated or coated with base metals other than zinc or tin. The defining characteristic for this subcategory is its carbon content, which must be 0.6 percent or more by weight. The wire must also have a diameter of at least 1.0 mm but less than 1.5 mm. This classification is crucial for identifying wire with higher carbon steel properties that may be used in more demanding applications.

It is important to distinguish this category from its siblings. HTS code 7217.30.45.41 covers similar wire with less than 0.25 percent carbon, while 7217.30.45.50 applies to wire with a carbon content between 0.25 percent and less than 0.6 percent. Therefore, the key differentiating factor is the specific threshold of carbon content, indicating variations in the steel's mechanical properties and intended uses.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 7217.30.45.60 is therefore definitive for iron or nonalloy steel wire meeting all the specified criteria: plated or coated with base metals (excluding zinc and tin), containing 0.6 percent or more carbon by weight, and with a diameter between 1.0 mm and 1.5 mm. Examples of such wire could include specific types used in manufacturing where higher tensile strength or hardness is required.