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7217.90.50.90 - Containing by weight 0.6 percent or more of carbon 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty35%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS classification, 7217.90.50.90, specifically covers wire of iron or nonalloy steel that contains by weight 0.6 percent or more of carbon. This category is for wire that does not fall under specific requirements for tensile strength or other characteristics that would place it in other more granular subheadings within 7217. The "Other" designation at this level indicates that it's a residual category for iron and nonalloy steel wire not otherwise specified by carbon content thresholds or specific forms.

The key differentiator for this subheading is its carbon content. It is distinct from its siblings, 7217.90.50.30 (containing less than 0.25 percent carbon) and 7217.90.50.60 (containing 0.25 percent or more but less than 0.6 percent carbon). Goods classified here must have a carbon content of at least 0.6 percent by weight to be accurately assigned.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories that subdivide this particular classification. Therefore, classification within 7217.90.50.90 is solely dependent on the material composition (iron or nonalloy steel) and the specified carbon content threshold. Examples of products that might fall into this category include certain types of high-carbon steel wire used in industrial applications where greater hardness and strength are required, but which do not meet the specific criteria for other more specialized wire classifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 7217.90.50.90?
HTS code 7217.90.50.90 covers Containing by weight 0.6 percent or more of carbon under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 72: Iron and steel.
›What products are classified under 7217.90.50.90?
This classification covers Containing by weight 0.6 percent or more of carbon. It is a subcategory of Other (7217.90.50).
›What is the import duty rate for 7217.90.50.90?
The general rate of duty for HTS 7217.90.50.90 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 35%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 7217.90.50.90?
Imports under HTS 7217.90.50.90 are measured in kg.

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