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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7117.19.15.00Lower: 25.5% vs 35%

If Precious metal imitation jewelry wire under Chapter 71.

7223.00Same rate: 35%

If rectangular cross-section

Flat jewelry wire classifies as non-round.

7117.90Lower: 21% vs 35%

If made into finished jewelry clasps

Completed jewelry components become imitation jewelry.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify annealing condition; full hard temper may affect duty but stays same code

Retail packaged wire still classifiable here if not further worked

Color-code spools by gauge to prevent diameter disputes

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