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HSChapter 72
U.S. imports of wire of other alloy steel (nesoi) (HS 722990) totaled $8.2M in April 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Importers of Wire of Other Alloy Steel (NESOI) paid $4.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 49% on $8.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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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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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $104K | $3.3M | +$3.2M |
| CANADA | $1.7M | $1.6M | -$89K |
| JAPAN | $2.0M | -- | -$2.0M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $1.5M | $213K | -$1.3M |
| CHINA | $541K | $73K | -$468K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7229905051 | ROUND WIRE OTHER ALLOY STEEL DIAMETR 1.5MM OR MORE | $4.3M | 50.02% | $2.1M |
| 7229909000 | OTHER WIRE, NESOI OF OTHER ALLOY STEEL | $1.3M | 49.95% | $593K |
| 7229905031 | RND WIRE OTH ALLOY STL 1.0MM TO UNDR 1.5MM DIAM | $1.1M | 49.65% | $535K |
| 7229905006 | RND WIRE OTH ALY STL,< 1.6MM, <.20% CAR,COPPER PLT | $973K | 39.06% | $380K |
| 7229900500 | WIRE OF HIGH-SPEED STEEL | $326K | 48.22% | $157K |
| 7229905016 | ROUND WIRE OTHER ALLOY STEEL DIAMETER UNDER 1.0 MM | $166K | 51.85% | $86K |
| 7229901000 | FLAT WIRE OF OTHER ALLOY STEEL | $130K | 50.00% | $54K |
| 7229905008 | RND WIRE OTH ALLOY STL,<1.6MM, < .20% CAR, NESOI | $0 | -- | -- |
ROUND WIRE OTHER ALLOY STEEL DIAMETR 1.5MM OR MORE
OTHER WIRE, NESOI OF OTHER ALLOY STEEL
RND WIRE OTH ALLOY STL 1.0MM TO UNDR 1.5MM DIAM
RND WIRE OTH ALY STL,< 1.6MM, <.20% CAR,COPPER PLT
WIRE OF HIGH-SPEED STEEL
ROUND WIRE OTHER ALLOY STEEL DIAMETER UNDER 1.0 MM
FLAT WIRE OF OTHER ALLOY STEEL
RND WIRE OTH ALLOY STL,<1.6MM, < .20% CAR, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7229908000 | WIRE OF OTHER ALLOY STEEL, NESOI | $5.4M |
| 7229900500 | WIRE OF HIGH-SPEED STEEL | $460K |
WIRE OF OTHER ALLOY STEEL, NESOI
1.7M kg
WIRE OF HIGH-SPEED STEEL
88.9K kg
NONALLOY PIG IRON 0.5 PRCNT OR LESS PHOSPHORUS
HS 720110
SEMIFINISHED PRODUCTS OF ALLOY STEEL NOT STAINLESS
HS 722490
SMFD IRN/NAL STL LT .25 PCT CRB RECT CS WID 2X THK
HS 720712
FR IOS NAL 600MM AO W TIN CTD OR PLTD UNDR 0.5MM T
HS 721012
FERROUS WASTE & SCRAP NESOI, TURNINGS, CHIPS ETC
HS 720441
FERROUS WASTE & SCRAP NESOI
HS 720449
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $287K | $2.2M | +$1.9M |
| DETROIT, MI | $559K | $1.2M | +$641K |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $894K | -- | -$894K |