Heading 7229

HTS code 7229 — Wire of other alloy steel

Chapter
72 — Iron and steel
Tariff lines
11
General duty
Duty-free under the general rate

Tariff lines under heading 7229

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
7229.20.0010Plated or coated with copper (Wire of other alloy steel > Of silico-manganese steel > Round, with a diameter of less than or equal to 1.6 mm, containing by weight less than 0.20 percent of carbon, more than 0.9 percent of manganese, and more than 0.6 percent of silicon, and suitable for electric arc welding)Freekg
7229.20.0015Other (Wire of other alloy steel > Of silico-manganese steel > Round, with a diameter of less than or equal to 1.6 mm, containing by weight less than 0.20 percent of carbon, more than 0.9 percent of manganese, and more than 0.6 percent of silicon, and suitable for electric arc welding)Freekg
7229.20.0090Other (Wire of other alloy steel > Of silico-manganese steel)Freekg
7229.90.0500Of high-speed steel (Wire of other alloy steel > Other)Freekg
7229.90.1000Flat wire (Wire of other alloy steel > Other > Other)Freekg
7229.90.5006Plated or coated with copper (Wire of other alloy steel > Other > Other > Round wire > With a diameter of less than or equal to 1.6 mm, containing by weight less than 0.20 percent of carbon and more than 0.3 percent of nickel or more than 0.08 percent of molybdenum, and suitable for electric arc welding)Freekg
7229.90.5008Other (Wire of other alloy steel > Other > Other > Round wire > With a diameter of less than or equal to 1.6 mm, containing by weight less than 0.20 percent of carbon and more than 0.3 percent of nickel or more than 0.08 percent of molybdenum, and suitable for electric arc welding)Freekg
7229.90.5016With a diameter of less than 1.0 mm (Wire of other alloy steel > Other > Other > Round wire > Other)Freekg
7229.90.5031With a diameter of 1.0 mm or more but less than 1.5 mm (Wire of other alloy steel > Other > Other > Round wire > Other)Freekg
7229.90.5051With a diameter of 1.5 mm or more (Wire of other alloy steel > Other > Other > Round wire > Other)Freekg
7229.90.9000Other wire (Wire of other alloy steel > Other > Other)Freekg

Documents required to import under 7229

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

Common questions

What is HTS code 7229?
HTS heading 7229 covers wire of other alloy steel. It sits in Chapter 72 (iron and steel) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 11 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 7229?
Duty-free under the general rate. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 7229 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 72