HS Code 7217.30 : Wire of iron or nonalloy steel, Plated or coated with other base metals
MODULE 2: EXTRACTABLE ANSWER (AEO / SPEAKABLE)
EN (Official WCO)
FR (Pending)
ES (Pending)
The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for wire of iron or nonalloy steel, plated or coated with other base metals is 7217.30. Under the 2026 Canada (CBSA), the representative MFN general duty rate is Free [CBSA Tariff 2026].
MODULE 3: SIGNATURE A: HS DECODE VISUAL HIERARCHY
Subheading .30
.30
Plated or coated with other base metals
MODULE 4: SIGNATURE B: TARIFF MATRIX
Import Duty Rates by Destination
Canada (CBSA Customs Tariff 2026)
7217.30.00.00
MODULE 5: CANADIAN IMPORT DUTY & GST/HST BREAKDOWN
🇨🇦 CUSMA / USMCA DUTY-FREE PREFERENCE ELIGIBILITY
Goods originating in the United States or Mexico satisfying CUSMA Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff shift rules enter Canada duty-free under the MUST (United States Tariff) preferential SPI.
Official CBSA Rulings: Request a Canada Border Services Agency [CBSA Advance Ruling ↗]
Notice: Canadian customs entry, duty assessment, and excise taxes are governed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Always verify 10-digit tariff items with a licensed Canadian customs broker.
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MODULE 6: Mandatory Customs Entry Document Matrix
Rule-Derived Customs Entry Package Checklist
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Commercial Invoice
Itemized description, currency, Incoterms, seller/buyer details, and country of origin.
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Packing List & Bill of Lading
Gross/net weight, container/seal numbers, piece count, and transport B/L or Air Waybill.
PREFERENTIAL RULE
Certificate of Origin (If Claiming FTA)
Required only when claiming zero-duty preference under USMCA, KORUS, or GSP.
MODULE 7: Regulatory Compliance & Partner Government Agency (PGA) Flags
Standard Entry
This commodity does not carry mandatory PGA pre-clearance flags under the ACE message set.
MODULE 8: Canadian Trade Remedies (SIMA) & CITT Safeguards
CITT SIMA Anti-Dumping Status
Standard CBSA MFN Tariff
Canadian Steel Safeguards
CBSA Steel Tariff-Rate Quota (TRQ)
CFIA / Health Canada Control
Standard Statutory Clearance
MODULE 9: Free Trade Agreements (FTA) & Rules of Origin (RoO)
| Agreement Code | Trade Agreement / Program | Preferential Rate | Rules of Origin (RoO) Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUST | Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) | Free | Must meet CUSMA Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff shift rules. |
| CEUT | Canada-European Union CETA Agreement | Free | CETA Origin Declaration issued by EU exporter. |
| CPTP | Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) | Free | CPTPP Certificate of Origin and value-add threshold. |
MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications
Standard 20ft Container
~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload
Standard 40ft High-Cube
~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload
Stowage Factor & Handling
Standard commercial packaging for Wire of iron or nonalloy steel, Plated or coated with other base metals
MODULE 11: CBSA Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification
Legally binding tariff classification advance rulings issued by Canada Border Services Agency for HS 7217.30.
Query official CBSA Advance Rulings (Memorandum D11-11-1):
Search Official CBSA Advance Rulings for 7217.30 →CBSA Canadian 10-Digit Tariff Items (7217.30)
| HTS Code | Description | General Rate | Special (FTA) Rate | Column 2 Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7217.30 | Wire of iron or nonalloy steel, Plated or coated with other base metals | Free | Free | Rate on request | — |
| 7217.30.15 | Plated or coated with other base metals, Flat wire | Free | Free | 26% | — |
| 7217.30.15.30 | Plated or coated with other base metals, Flat wire, Containing by weight 0.6 percent or more of carbon | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7217.30.15.60 | Plated or coated with other base metals, Flat wire, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7217.30.30.00 | Plated or coated with other base metals, Round wire, With a diameter of 1.5 mm or more and containing by weight less than 0.25 percent of carbon | Free | Free | 7% | kg |
| 7217.30.45 | Plated or coated with other base metals, Round wire, Other | Free | Free | 25% | — |
| 7217.30.45.04 | Plated or coated with other base metals, Round wire, Other, Containing by weight less than 0.20 percent of carbon, and suitable for electric arc welding | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7217.30.45.11 | Plated or coated with other base metals, Round wire, Other, Other, With a diameter of less than 1.0 mm, Containing by weight less than 0.25 percent of carbon | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7217.30.45.20 | Plated or coated with other base metals, Round wire, Other, Other, With a diameter of less than 1.0 mm, Containing by weight 0.25 percent or more but less than 0.6 percent or carbon | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7217.30.45.30 | Plated or coated with other base metals, Round wire, Other, Other, With a diameter of less than 1.0 mm, Containing by weight 0.6 percent or more of carbon | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7217.30.45.41 | Plated or coated with other base metals, Round wire, Other, Other, With a diameter of 1.0 mm or more but less than 1.5 mm, Containing by weight less than 0.25 percent of carbon | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7217.30.45.50 | Plated or coated with other base metals, Round wire, Other, Other, With a diameter of 1.0 mm or more but less than 1.5 mm, Containing by weight 0.25 percent or more but less than 0.6 percent of carbon | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7217.30.45.60 | Plated or coated with other base metals, Round wire, Other, Other, With a diameter of 1.0 mm or more but less than 1.5 mm, Containing by weight 0.6 percent or more of carbon | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7217.30.45.90 | Plated or coated with other base metals, Round wire, Other, Other, With a diameter of 1.5 mm or more | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7217.30.60.00 | Wire of iron or nonalloy steel, Plated or coated with other base metals, Other, Containing by weight less than 0.25 percent of carbon | Free | Free | 25% | kg |
| 7217.30.75.00 | Wire of iron or nonalloy steel, Plated or coated with other base metals, Other, Other | Free | Free | 26% | kg |
MODULE 12: Candidate Subheadings & Related Codes
| Related HS Code | Heading Category | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 7217.10 | Subheading under Heading 7217 | Compare Subheading 7217.10 → |
| 7217.20 | Subheading under Heading 7217 | Compare Subheading 7217.20 → |
| 7217.90 | Subheading under Heading 7217 | Compare Subheading 7217.90 → |
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
CBSA Customs Tariff (Departmental Consolidation) ↗
Official Canadian 10-digit tariff items and MFN duty rates.
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Import GST/HST ↗
Federal GST and provincial HST tax administration.
MODULE 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Operational Guide
What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and Canada (CBSA) general duty for Wire of iron or nonalloy steel, Plated or coated with other base metals?
Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and Canada (CBSA), Wire of iron or nonalloy steel, Plated or coated with other base metals is classified under HS 7217.30 (Heading 7217, Chapter 72). The representative CA MFN general duty rate is Free.
How is HS 7217.30 distinguished within Heading 7217 (Wire of iron or nonalloy steel)?
Heading 7217 covers Wire of iron or nonalloy steel. Subheading 7217.30 specifically isolates Plated or coated with other base metals. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 7217.
What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 7217.30?
Related subheadings under Heading 7217 include 7217.10, 7217.20, 7217.90. Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.
What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import Wire of iron or nonalloy steel, Plated or coated with other base metals into Canada?
Importers require a CBSA B3 Canada Customs Coding Form, CARM Client Portal registration, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Cargo Control Document (CCD), and CUSMA Certificate of Origin if claiming preferential tariffs.
Can goods under HS 7217.30 enter duty-free under CUSMA / USMCA into Canada?
Yes. Eligible goods originating in the United States or Mexico satisfying Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff-shift rules enter Canada duty-free under the MUST preferential SPI.
What are the Canadian Low Value Shipment (LVS) de minimis thresholds for Wire of iron or nonalloy steel, Plated or coated with other base metals?
Under CUSMA LTA rules, courier shipments from the US or Mexico valued up to C$150 enter Canada duty-free, and shipments up to C$40 enter tax-free.
How can an importer obtain a CBSA Advance Ruling for HS 7217.30?
Importers or foreign exporters may submit a written application to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) under Memorandum D11-11-1 to receive a legally binding Advance Ruling on tariff classification.
What sales tax (GST/HST) applies to imports of HS 7217.30 into Canada?
Imports into Canada incur 5.00% federal Goods and Services Tax (GST). Participating provinces assess Harmonized Sales Tax (HST): 13.00% in Ontario and 15.00% in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.
What is the CARM Client Portal and Business Number (BN15) requirement for Canada?
Importers must register in the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) Client Portal and obtain a 15-digit CRA Import/Export Business Number (BN15) for commercial declarations.
How does Canadian GST/HST payment and deferral work for imports under HS 7217.30?
Import GST/HST is payable at the time of clearance unless the importer participates in the CBSA Option 2 GST Deferral Program via CARM.
What Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) trade remedies apply to HS 7217.30?
Importers must verify whether Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) anti-dumping or countervailing duties determined by the CITT apply to their product origin.
What CFIA or Health Canada regulatory import permits are required for HS 7217.30?
Commercial imports under HS 7217.30 may require pre-market approval, licenses, or automated declarations via the CBSA Automated Import Reference System (AIRS).
Are there entry processing fees or harbor taxes in Canada?
No. Canada does not charge additional entry processing fees or harbor taxes beyond standard CBSA customs duties and applicable GST/HST sales taxes.