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HS HEADING 7229

Wire of other alloy steel

HEADING

7229

CHAPTER

72Iron and steel

In plain English

This heading covers wire made from various types of alloy steel. One category includes wire specifically made from silico-manganese steel. Another category includes wire made from alloy steel materials that are not silico-manganese steel.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (2)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

7229.20

Steel, alloy; wire, of silico-manganese steel

7229.90

Steel, alloy; wire, of materials other than silico-manganese steel

Chapter 72 classification notes

Chapter 72 covers significant Section 232 (US) tariff items; trade in raw steel attracts safeguard duties in many destinations.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Stainless vs. carbon steel — chemistry-based; alloy content determines heading.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 72

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