AISI 302 Stainless Steel Round Wire 0.8mm from China

Round wire of AISI 302 austenitic stainless steel with a diameter of 0.8 mm, used primarily for springs and fasteners. Classified under HTS 7229.90.5016 as other alloy steel wire, round cross-section, diameter less than 1.0 mm, not further worked beyond drawing. Meets alloy steel definition due to chromium and nickel content.

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

Provide mill test certificate verifying alloy composition (Cr, Ni content) and diameter measurement to confirm <1.0 mm classification

Ensure wire is not coated or further worked (e.g

no plating) to avoid reclassification under different subheadings

Declare exact diameter and cross-section as round; common pitfall is mismeasurement leading to audits