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U.S. imports of steel wire drawing (NAICS 331222) totaled $119.8M in July 2026, traded with 64 countries.
Importers of Steel Wire Drawing paid $56.7M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 50% on $112.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataCold-drawing purchased steel rod through progressively smaller dies to produce wire is the defining operation of NAICS 331222, a sector that supplies wire products to the construction (concrete reinforcement, fencing), automotive (springs, fasteners), and industrial (rope, cable, mesh) markets. Wire drawing is a precision process in which diameter tolerances, tensile strength, and surface coating — galvanized, coated, or bare — determine end-use suitability and HTS classification. Drawn wire and wire products have been subject to antidumping proceedings from multiple origins, and Section 232 tariffs apply to the steel rod feedstock, creating layered cost pressures for domestic drawers competing with imports. Importers should pay close attention to wire diameter, carbon content, and coating specification when classifying entries.
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8.8K shipments/mo
The HTS distinguishes between wire of non-alloy steel by carbon content thresholds — typically whether the carbon content exceeds 0.6 percent by weight — which separates high-carbon wire (used for springs, rope, and prestressed concrete strand) from lower-carbon wire (used for fencing and general fabrication). Alloy content further subdivides classification. Importers must obtain certified mill test reports confirming chemical composition to ensure correct classification.
Whether wire is bare, galvanized (hot-dip or electrolytic), zinc-aluminum coated, or polymer-coated affects both HTS classification and end-use suitability. Galvanized wire for agricultural fencing, for example, is classified differently from bare high-carbon wire for spring manufacture. Coating weight and process method may also be relevant to antidumping scope determinations, so importers should document surface treatment specifications in their entry records.
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National industry 331222 · $119.8M of $136.7M
Imports · July 2026
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$119.8MYoY · Pro
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$39.3MYoY · Pro
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YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.