Wire of other alloy steel — HTS 7229
Wire of other alloy steel
Chapter 72 › Heading 7229
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 7229 is a broad product category for wire made of “other alloy steel.” It generally covers steel wire that contains alloying elements beyond ordinary carbon steel, but does not fall into the separate headings for stainless steel or certain other specifically classified steel products. The heading describes the material and product form; it does not by itself identify the final tariff treatment.
To narrow the heading to a specific 8-digit code, use the product’s technical details and the subheading descriptions in the current HTSUS. Common distinguishing factors include the alloy composition, whether the wire is plated or coated, its cross-sectional form and dimensions, and whether it is made for a particular use or has a special construction. Confirm whether the tariff schedule includes additional statistical digits beyond the 8-digit level you are reviewing.
What to check
- Obtain the mill certificate or technical data sheet and verify the steel’s exact chemical composition.
- Confirm that the product is wire as defined by the tariff schedule, rather than rod, bar, cable, strand, or another form.
- Check the wire’s coating, plating, surface treatment, and construction against the relevant subheading descriptions.
- Measure and document the applicable diameter or cross-sectional dimensions using the HTSUS definitions and unit conventions.
- Compare the candidate subheadings in the current HTSUS and ask a customs broker or request a binding ruling if the material or product description is ambiguous.
HTS heading 7229 summary
Wire of other alloy steel is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 7229.90 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7229.20.00 👉 | Of silico-manganese steel | Free | — | 33% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7229?
Wire of other alloy steel. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.