With a diameter of less than 0.25 mm
Wire of stainless steel: > Round wire > Other: > With a diameter of less than 0.25 mm
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 7223.00.10.16
17-4 PH Stainless Steel Aerospace Fine Wire
Precipitation hardening 17-4 PH stainless round wire <0.25 mm for aerospace sensor harnesses and actuators. HTS 7223.00.10.16 for drawn stainless wire meeting high-strength requirements. Heat treatable condition H900.
Stainless Steel Fine Wire for Brush Filaments
Type 304 stainless round wire <0.25 mm for industrial cleaning brush filaments and abrasive wheels. HTS 7223.00.10.16 as not further worked stainless wire. High flexibility and kink resistance.
AISI 304 Stainless Steel Ultra-Fine Wire
Round stainless steel wire conforming to AISI 304 grade, with a diameter less than 0.25 mm, used primarily for precision winding in electronics and medical devices. Classified under HTS 7223.00.10.16 due to its stainless steel composition, round cross-section, and ultra-thin diameter not exceeding 0.25 mm. Not further worked beyond basic drawing.
316L Stainless Steel Medical Grade Fine Wire
Low-carbon 316L stainless steel round wire under 0.25 mm diameter, biocompatible for surgical sutures and catheter reinforcement. Fits HTS 7223.00.10.16 as stainless round wire not further worked, distinguished by its precise thin gauge for medical applications. Meets strict purity standards for implantation.
Stainless Steel 302 Spring Temper Fine Wire
AISI 302 grade stainless round wire, diameter <0.25 mm, with spring temper for high-tension coil springs in watches and instruments. HTS 7223.00.10.16 applies to this drawn, not further worked, ultra-thin stainless wire. Tempering is a cold-working process not constituting 'further worked' per chapter notes.
304 Stainless Steel EDM Wire Electrode
Ultra-fine 304 stainless round wire under 0.25 mm for wire EDM (electrical discharge machining) cutting tools. HTS 7223.00.10.16 covers this plain drawn stainless wire before electrode assembly. High straightness tolerance for precision machining.
Stainless Steel Hypodermic Needle Wire
316 stainless steel seamless round wire <0.25 mm for hypodermic needle cannula production. Precisely drawn to medical tolerances under HTS 7223.00.10.16 as not further worked stainless wire. Clean finish suitable for trepanning into tubes.
302/304 Stainless Steel Jewelry Fine Wire
Dead soft 302/304 stainless round wire <0.25 mm diameter for artisan jewelry wire wrapping and findings. HTS 7223.00.10.16 for this annealed, not further worked stainless wire. Tarnish-resistant for decorative permanent wear.
Stainless Steel Micro-Filament for Textiles
Ultra-thin stainless steel round filament <0.25 mm for conductive textile yarns and smart fabrics. HTS 7223.00.10.16 as stainless wire not further worked, blended with fibers for antistatic/ESD fabrics. High corrosion resistance.
430 Stainless Steel Razor Blade Production Wire
Ferritic 430 stainless steel wire <0.25 mm diameter for razor blade strip feedstock, meeting chapter note (d) razor blade steel specs. Under HTS 7223.00.10.16 as round stainless wire not further worked. Certified for blade manufacturing with controlled chromium content.