Duplex 2205 Stainless Wire 1.25mm from China
Duplex 2205 (UNS S32205) stainless steel wire, 1.25 mm diameter round, corrosion-resistant for marine hardware. Classifies in HTS 7229.90.50.31: other alloy steel, round wire 1.0-1.5 mm, excluding special alloy definitions like chipper knife steel.
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
• Test for exact chromium (22%) and confirm not heat-resisting steel (<0.3%C, 4-10.5%Cr) per note (g)
• Package to prevent rust; no duty reduction for pre-entry discoloration per Chapter note
• For retail packs, consider if packaging changes classification to articles vs bulk wire