Stainless Alloy 302 Flat Wire for Fasteners from China
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 — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.91.0125%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
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