Wire of iron or nonalloy steel — HTS 7217
Wire of iron or nonalloy steel
Chapter 72 › Heading 7217
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 7217 is a broad product category for wire made of iron or nonalloy steel. In general, it groups covered wire products together before the tariff schedule separates them into more detailed subcategories. “Nonalloy steel” means steel that does not meet the tariff schedule’s definition of alloy steel; the product’s composition and physical characteristics matter.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the heading and then follow the lower-level descriptions under it. These subheadings commonly distinguish wire by features such as whether it is plated or coated, the coating material, cross-sectional form or dimensions, and other listed product characteristics. Confirm the exact wording, legal notes, unit of quantity, and any applicable statistical suffix rather than selecting a code based only on a commercial product name.
What to check
- Obtain the product’s material specification, including its steel composition and whether it is alloy or nonalloy steel.
- Measure and document the wire’s dimensions and cross-sectional form, and check whether it is stranded, twisted, or otherwise specially constructed.
- Identify every coating or plating, such as zinc or another material, and verify how the tariff schedule describes that treatment.
- Read the full 8-digit subheading descriptions and relevant section, chapter, and heading notes in the current HTSUS.
- Compare the proposed classification with binding rulings or ask a licensed customs broker or classification specialist when the product’s construction is unclear.
HTS heading 7217 summary
Wire of iron or nonalloy steel is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 7217.10 | Not plated or coated, whether or not polished |
| 7217.20 | Plated or coated with zinc |
| 7217.30 | Plated or coated with other base metals |
| 7217.90 | Other |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7217?
Wire of iron or nonalloy steel. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.