Duplex 2205 Stainless Steel Tie Wire from Germany
Duplex 2205 (UNS S31803) stainless steel wire, 16 gauge, for concrete reinforcing ties and construction formwork. HTS 7223.00.90.00 as other stainless wire not qualifying as concrete reinforcing per note (c) lacking deformations.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• PREN value certification (pitting resistance) distinguishes duplex from standard 300-series for proper duty
• Black annealed finish? Confirm no 'further worked' oil/phosphate coatings
• Avoid bundling with rebar; separate entries prevent set classification issues