HS Code 7217
Iron or Non-Alloy Steel Wire
HS code 7217 covers wire of iron or non-alloy steel, whether or not polished, coated, or plated, excluding stranded wire or cables.
4-digit Section XVFCL
HS Code 7217 — Iron or Non-Alloy Steel Wire
This heading covers steel wire produced by cold-drawing rods through a die. It can be bare, polished, or coated (like galvanized wire) and is used for everything from springs and fences to coat hangers and bale ties.
What's included
- Galvanized steel wire
- Cold-drawn fence wire
- Copper-plated steel wire
- Annealed iron wire
What's excluded
- Barbed wire → use
7313(Specifically defined as a finished fencing product.) - Stranded wire/cables → use
7312(Twisted or stranded wire belongs in 7312.)
Common examples
- 0.5mm galvanized steel wire
- Bright-drawn carbon steel wire
- PVC coated iron wire
- Black annealed tie wire
Frequently asked questions
Is electric wire covered here?
No, insulated electric wire falls under Chapter 85. 7217 is for metallurgical steel wire.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Clearly state the diameter and coating type (e.g., zinc-coated).
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, South Korea, Italy, Belgium
- Top importers: USA, Germany, Poland, Vietnam
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Key takeaway
Covers single-strand wire; check if coating (plastic, zinc) changes the sub-heading.
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