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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

7222.11.00Same rate: 35%

If not certified for razor blade use

Without specific certification, defaults to general stainless bar/rod classification.

8212.10.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If further worked into finished razors

Completed razors and blades move to Chapter 82 cutting tools.

7225.11.00.00Same rate: 35%

If flat-rolled rather than round wire

Flat razor blade steel under 0.25 mm thick goes to flat-rolled products heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข File entry certification per note (d) stating use in razor blade manufacture

โ€ข Monitor chromium content (not over 14.7%) via certified lab analysis

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