Duty Rate (from China)
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
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
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Products classified under HTS 7229.90.50
AISI 304 Stainless Steel Round Wire 0.5mm
Round wire made from AISI 304 stainless steel alloy, diameter 0.5mm, used in spring manufacturing and wire forms. Classified under HTS 7229.90.50 as round wire of other alloy steel (not high-strength, tool, or other specified types), not further worked beyond drawing. Meets Chapter 72 definition for alloy steel wire excluding stainless in 7223 and special steels.
1.0mm Alloy Steel Round Welding Wire ER70S-6
ER70S-6 grade round welding wire, 1.0mm diameter, low-alloy steel for MIG welding applications. Falls under HTS 7229.90.50 as other alloy steel round wire, drawn but not further worked, suitable for structural fabrication. Excludes stainless and tool steel categories per chapter notes.
0.8mm 4140 Chrome-Moly Alloy Round Wire
4140 chrome-molybdenum alloy steel round wire, 0.8mm diameter, for mechanical springs and fasteners. HTS 7229.90.50 covers this non-stainless, non-tool alloy steel round wire in drawn condition without further working. Alloy elements below tool steel thresholds per note (e).
2.0mm Silicon-Manganese Alloy Steel Round Wire
Round wire of silicon-manganese killed alloy steel, 2.0mm gauge, used in wire rope construction. Classified HTS 7229.90.50 as other alloy steel round wire, basic drawn product excluding special steel types defined in notes. Provides improved strength over plain carbon wire.
1.2mm Spring Steel Round Alloy Wire Music Wire
Music wire grade alloy steel round wire, 1.2mm, high-tensile for precision springs. HTS 7229.90.50 as other alloy steel round wire; carbon content and alloying below tool steel limits, drawn only. Industry standard for musical instruments and mechanical springs.
0.3mm Fine Alloy Steel Round Binding Wire
Ultra-fine 0.3mm round wire of nickel-alloy steel for bookbinding and electronics. HTS 7229.90.50 covers this other alloy steel round wire product, precisely drawn without further working or special steel qualifications. Enables tight coil formation in automated binding machines.
3.0mm Structural Alloy Steel Round Wire
3.0mm diameter round wire of structural alloy steel grade 5160 for reinforcement mesh. Classified under HTS 7229.90.50 as other alloy steel round wire excluding high-strength, tool, or stainless categories per chapter notes. Provides enhanced weldability over carbon steel.
1.6mm Copper-Coated Alloy Steel TIG Filler Wire
1.6mm round TIG filler wire with light copper coating on alloy steel core for welding. Note: light flash coating may still classify as basic wire if not considered 'further worked' coating per chapter note. HTS 7229.90.50 for other alloy steel round wire; verify minimal coating.
0.7mm Piano Wire Alloy Steel Round
High-carbon alloy steel piano wire, 0.7mm round, for musical instrument strings. HTS 7229.90.50 as other alloy steel round wire; tensile strength high but doesn't meet high-strength yield specs or tool steel composition. Precision drawn for consistent pitch stability.
4.0mm Heavy Alloy Steel Round Fence Wire
4.0mm round alloy steel wire for high-tensile fencing systems. Classified HTS 7229.90.50 other alloy steel round wire; provides corrosion resistance and strength beyond carbon fence wire without stainless composition. Drawn condition only.
1.5mm Aerospace Grade Alloy Steel Round Wire
17-4 PH precipitation hardening alloy steel round wire 1.5mm for aerospace fasteners. HTS 7229.90.50 as other alloy steel round wire before heat treatment; composition doesn't match tool or special steel notes exactly. Supplied annealed for subsequent machining.
2.5mm Valve Spring Alloy Steel Round Wire
Chrome-silicon alloy steel round wire 2.5mm for automotive valve springs. HTS 7229.90.50 other alloy steel round wire; high fatigue resistance from alloying below tool steel limits. Oil-tempered condition if basic drawn.
0.9mm Medical Grade Alloy Steel Round Suture Wire
0.9mm round wire of surgical alloy steel for sternal closure sutures. HTS 7229.90.50 as other alloy steel round wire with biocompatibility alloying; drawn sterile-ready without further working. Meets medical device raw material specifications.
1.8mm Robotic Cable Alloy Steel Round Wire
Fatigue-resistant alloy steel round wire 1.8mm for robot cable carriers. HTS 7229.90.50 other alloy steel round wire; engineered for millions of flex cycles without special steel note qualifications. High purity reduces work hardening.
2.2mm Oil Country Tubular Alloy Steel Round Wire
2.2mm round wire of OCTG alloy steel for downhole tool springs. HTS 7229.90.50 as other alloy steel round wire suitable for sour service environments; alloyed for H2S resistance below stainless thresholds. Precision drawn for tool reliability.