U.S. imports of Wire of Other Alloy Steel (NESOI) (HS 722990) totaled $8.9M in August 2026, imported from 26 countries.
Importers of Wire of Other Alloy Steel (NESOI) paid $4.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 47.58% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCovering alloy steel wire grades not classified elsewhere in Chapter 72 — including high-speed steel wire (7229900500), flat wire (7229901000), and a range of round wire lines subdivided by diameter (under 1.0 mm, 1.0–1.5 mm, and 1.5 mm or more) — this heading serves precision industries such as saw wire, spring manufacturing, tire cord, and specialty fastener production. Japan leads US supply, reflecting that country's strength in high-specification alloy wire for automotive and electronics applications, with Canada and South Korea also significant sources. Section 232 tariffs apply across this heading, and importers of high-speed steel wire should note that grade's distinct classification at 7229900500.
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465 import shipments a month
High-speed steel is a specific alloy family (typically tungsten-, molybdenum-, or cobalt-bearing) engineered for cutting tool applications at elevated temperatures. Its dedicated line at 7229900500 reflects this distinct alloy composition and end use; wire of this grade should not be classified in the diameter-based round wire lines even if it physically resembles them. The alloy composition on the mill certificate is the controlling factor.
Diameter for classification purposes is typically the nominal diameter as specified in the product standard or mill certificate, measured at the cross-section of the wire. For wire near a threshold, importers should obtain precise dimensional documentation from the manufacturer, as a difference of a fraction of a millimeter can shift the applicable 10-digit line. CBP may verify diameter at examination, so consistent documentation between the commercial invoice, packing list, and mill certificate is important.
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$8.9MYoY · free account
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$4.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $97.4M of Wire of Other Alloy Steel (NESOI) and exported $66.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 7229
Subheading 722990 · $8.9M of $17.6M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7229905051 | Round Wire Other Alloy Steel Diametr 1.5mm or More | $4.5M | 49.83% | 99.75% | $2.2M |
| 7229909000 | Other Wire, NESOI of Other Alloy Steel | $1.7M | 50.39% | 100.00% | $871K |
| 7229905031 | Rnd Wire Oth Alloy Stl 1.0mm to Undr 1.5mm Diam | $1.3M | 49.48% | 98.86% | $655K |
| 7229905006 | Rnd Wire Oth Aly Stl,< 1.6mm, <.20% Car, Copper Plt | $759K | 22.44% | 100.00% | $170K |
| 7229900500 | Wire of High-Speed Steel | $256K | 56.36% | 100.00% | $144K |
| 7229905008 | Rnd Wire Oth Alloy Stl,<1.6mm, < .20% Car, NESOI | $121K | 50.00% | 100.00% | $60K |
| 7229905016 | Round Wire Other Alloy Steel Diameter Under 1.0 Mm | $112K | 37.89% | 100.00% | $43K |
| 7229901000 | Flat Wire of Other Alloy Steel | $89K | 50.00% | 100.00% | $44K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7229908000 | Wire of Other Alloy Steel, NESOI | $4.5M |
| 7229900500 | Wire of High-Speed Steel | $389K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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0.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 47.58% of imports for consumption.