Stainless Alloy 302 Flat Wire for Fasteners from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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