Stainless Alloy 302 Flat Wire for Fasteners from Canada
Condition A 302 stainless flat wire (0.03" thick x 0.125" wide) for staple and clip production. HTS 7229.90.10.00 covers this as other alloy steel flat wire, not qualifying as razor blade or ball-bearing steel per notes. Rectangular cross-section defines it as flat wire.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Submit chemical analysis confirming 302 stainless composition and flat dimensions
• Avoid classifying as 'strip' which may trigger different flat-rolled headings
• Comply with stainless steel origin marking rules for tariff preference claims