Chapter 72 covers iron and steel and articles thereof, including pig iron, ferroalloys, waste and scrap, ingots, semi-finished products, flat-rolled products, long products, wire rods, tubes, etc. This chapter is divided by smelting raw materials, processing forms, and composition, and is the core chapter for classifying steel products in international trade. 7229 belongs to the wire category of this chapter, specifically referring to alloy steel wire, distinguished from ordinary carbon steel wire and steel articles. Heading 7229 covers alloy steel wire, i.e., wire made of alloy steel other than stainless steel. It includes solid wire of various cross-sectional shapes, whether or not coated, plated, or further processed, but must meet the definition of alloy steel (e.g., containing manganese, silicon, chromium, etc. exceeding certain proportions). This heading is subdivided into multiple subheadings by composition and use. The first 2 digits 72 represent Chapter 72 iron and steel; digits 3-4, 29, indicate heading 7229, i.e., alloy steel wire; digits 5-6, 10, are the subheading, specifically referring to alloy steel wire other than stainless steel. The complete code 722910 needs to be combined with national subheading subdivisions, e.g., China further divides it into 72291010 (cold-drawn), etc. When classifying, it is necessary to confirm that the material is alloy steel and the form is wire, and to distinguish whether it is coated or plated. This commodity is alloy steel wire, conforming to the description of heading 7229. If it were stainless steel wire, it should be classified under 7223; if ordinary carbon steel wire, under 7217; if steel articles such as wire rope, under 7312. 722910 specifically refers to non-stainless alloy steel wire, so it is correct.
Chapter
Chapter 72 covers iron and steel and articles thereof, including pig iron, ferroalloys, waste and scrap, ingots, semi-finished products, flat-rolled products, long products, wire rods, tubes, etc. This chapter is divided by smelting raw materials, processing forms, and composition, and is the core chapter for classifying steel products in international trade. 7229 belongs to the wire category of this chapter, specifically referring to alloy steel wire, distinguished from ordinary carbon steel wire and steel articles.
Heading
Heading 7229 covers alloy steel wire, i.e., wire made of alloy steel other than stainless steel. It includes solid wire of various cross-sectional shapes, whether or not coated, plated, or further processed, but must meet the definition of alloy steel (e.g., containing manganese, silicon, chromium, etc. exceeding certain proportions). This heading is subdivided into multiple subheadings by composition and use.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 72 represent Chapter 72 iron and steel; digits 3-4, 29, indicate heading 7229, i.e., alloy steel wire; digits 5-6, 10, are the subheading, specifically referring to alloy steel wire other than stainless steel. The complete code 722910 needs to be combined with national subheading subdivisions, e.g., China further divides it into 72291010 (cold-drawn), etc. When classifying, it is necessary to confirm that the material is alloy steel and the form is wire, and to distinguish whether it is coated or plated.
Classification Basis
This commodity is alloy steel wire, conforming to the description of heading 7229. If it were stainless steel wire, it should be classified under 7223; if ordinary carbon steel wire, under 7217; if steel articles such as wire rope, under 7312. 722910 specifically refers to non-stainless alloy steel wire, so it is correct.
📝 Declaration Elements
Material: Fill in the specific alloy steel type and main component content, such as silicon-manganese steel, chromium-molybdenum steel, etc., and indicate the element percentages. Cross-sectional shape: Describe the wire cross-section, such as round, square, special-shaped; for round, indicate the diameter. Dimensions: Fill in the wire diameter or cross-sectional dimensions in millimeters, accurate to 0.1 mm. Surface treatment: State whether coated, plated, polished, etc., such as galvanized, plastic-coated, phosphated. Use: Fill in the main use, such as welding, springs, tire wire, cutting, etc. Grade: Fill in the material grade, such as SWRH82B, 60Si2Mn, etc., for easy identification. Condition: State whether cold-drawn, annealed, quenched, etc. Product name: alloy steel wire; Material: silicon-manganese steel, containing silicon 0.8%, manganese 1.2%; Cross-sectional shape: round; Diameter: 2.0 mm; Surface treatment: galvanized; Use: manufacturing springs; Grade: 60Si2Mn; Condition: cold-drawn. Failure to declare alloy element content, making it impossible to prove it is alloy steel. Incorrectly classifying stainless steel wire under 722910, when it should actually be under 7223. Ignoring surface treatment, as coatings may affect classification.
Material
Fill in the specific alloy steel type and main component content, such as silicon-manganese steel, chromium-molybdenum steel, etc., and indicate the element percentages.
⚠️ Only writing 'alloy steel' without listing components, making classification impossible.
Cross-sectional shape
Describe the wire cross-section, such as round, square, special-shaped; for round, indicate the diameter.
⚠️ Ignoring special-shaped cross-sections and incorrectly declaring as round.
Dimensions
Fill in the wire diameter or cross-sectional dimensions in millimeters, accurate to 0.1 mm.
⚠️ Wrong units or failure to indicate diameter, affecting the applicable tax rate.
Surface treatment
State whether coated, plated, polished, etc., such as galvanized, plastic-coated, phosphated.
⚠️ Failure to declare coating, leading to classification errors or tax evasion.
Use
Fill in the main use, such as welding, springs, tire wire, cutting, etc.
⚠️ Vague use, making it impossible to distinguish special-purpose from general-purpose.
Grade
Fill in the material grade, such as SWRH82B, 60Si2Mn, etc., for easy identification.
⚠️ Incorrect or missing grade, affecting customs valuation.
Condition
State whether cold-drawn, annealed, quenched, etc.
⚠️ Failure to indicate condition, which may affect subheading classification.
Failure to declare alloy element content, making it impossible to prove it is alloy steel.
Incorrectly classifying stainless steel wire under 722910, when it should actually be under 7223.
Ignoring surface treatment, as coatings may affect classification.
🎯 Classification Logic
Classification basis: According to the notes to Chapter 72 of the Import and Export Tariff, alloy steel must meet specific element content requirements (such as aluminum, chromium, cobalt, etc.). 7229 specifically refers to non-stainless alloy steel wire. It is necessary to check the material composition, cross-sectional shape, processing condition, and use to ensure conformity with the heading description. If it is stainless steel, classify under 7223; if ordinary carbon steel, under 7217. 7223 Stainless steel wire: Stainless steel wire is classified under 7223, with chromium content ≥10.5%, while 7229 alloy steel wire does not contain or does not meet the definition of stainless steel. 7217 Ordinary carbon steel wire: 7217 is ordinary carbon steel, with alloy element content not reaching the alloy steel standard; 7229 requires specific alloy elements. 7312 Wire rope, stranded wire: 7312 covers steel articles such as stranded wire, rope, cable, while 7229 covers single-strand wire. 7229 Other alloy steel wire: 7229 is subdivided into multiple subheadings, such as 722920 (silicon-manganese steel), 722990 (other), which need to be distinguished by composition. Has the material been confirmed as alloy steel? Has stainless steel been excluded? Have element contents been provided? Have cross-sectional shape and dimensions been indicated? Has single wire been distinguished from stranded wire?
Basis
Classification basis: According to the notes to Chapter 72 of the Import and Export Tariff, alloy steel must meet specific element content requirements (such as aluminum, chromium, cobalt, etc.). 7229 specifically refers to non-stainless alloy steel wire. It is necessary to check the material composition, cross-sectional shape, processing condition, and use to ensure conformity with the heading description. If it is stainless steel, classify under 7223; if ordinary carbon steel, under 7217.
Confused Codes：
7223 - Stainless steel wire
Stainless steel wire is classified under 7223, with chromium content ≥10.5%, while 7229 alloy steel wire does not contain or does not meet the definition of stainless steel.
7217 - Ordinary carbon steel wire
7217 is ordinary carbon steel, with alloy element content not reaching the alloy steel standard; 7229 requires specific alloy elements.
7312 - Wire rope, stranded wire
7312 covers steel articles such as stranded wire, rope, cable, while 7229 covers single-strand wire.
7229 - Other alloy steel wire
7229 is subdivided into multiple subheadings, such as 722920 (silicon-manganese steel), 722990 (other), which need to be distinguished by composition.
Self-Check：
✓ Has the material been confirmed as alloy steel?
✓ Has stainless steel been excluded?
✓ Have element contents been provided?
✓ Have cross-sectional shape and dimensions been indicated?
✓ Has single wire been distinguished from stranded wire?
❓ FAQ
How do I determine whether my steel wire belongs to 722910? First confirm that the material is alloy steel (not stainless steel), i.e., containing silicon, manganese, chromium, etc. exceeding the specified proportions; second, the form is single-strand wire, not stranded wire; finally, check the tariff subheading, 722910 is other alloy steel wire. It is recommended to provide a material report. What is the difference between 722910 and 722920? 722920 specifically refers to silicon-manganese steel wire, while 722910 is other alloy steel wire. If your steel wire's main components are silicon and manganese and it meets the definition of silicon-manganese steel, it should be classified under 722920; otherwise under 722910. What are common errors in declaring alloy steel wire? Common errors include: failure to list alloy element content, ignoring surface treatment, wrong dimension units, vague use. These may lead to classification errors or customs queries. It is recommended to fill in details according to specifications. If my steel wire is galvanized, will the code change? Galvanizing is a surface treatment and generally does not change the classification; it remains under 722910. However, if the coating is another metal and affects characteristics, the tariff must be checked. Some countries may have separate subheadings for coated steel wire. How do I check the import tax rate for 722910? Tax rates vary by country and change over time. It is recommended to check the General Administration of Customs of China or the destination country's customs website and use HS code 722910 to query the latest rate. You may also consult a customs broker. What is the classification difference between alloy steel wire and ordinary steel wire? Ordinary steel wire is classified under 7217, alloy steel wire under 7229. The key difference is whether the alloy element content reaches the alloy steel standard. For example, containing 0.8% silicon may be alloy steel, while ordinary steel has lower silicon content. What should be noted when selling alloy steel wire via cross-border e-commerce? It is necessary to accurately declare the HS code, provide material certification, and pay attention to destination country tariffs and anti-dumping policies. Alloy steel wire may involve trade controls, so it is advisable to check in advance.
Q: How do I determine whether my steel wire belongs to 722910?
A: First confirm that the material is alloy steel (not stainless steel), i.e., containing silicon, manganese, chromium, etc. exceeding the specified proportions; second, the form is single-strand wire, not stranded wire; finally, check the tariff subheading, 722910 is other alloy steel wire. It is recommended to provide a material report.
Q: What is the difference between 722910 and 722920?
A: 722920 specifically refers to silicon-manganese steel wire, while 722910 is other alloy steel wire. If your steel wire's main components are silicon and manganese and it meets the definition of silicon-manganese steel, it should be classified under 722920; otherwise under 722910.
Q: What are common errors in declaring alloy steel wire?
A: Common errors include: failure to list alloy element content, ignoring surface treatment, wrong dimension units, vague use. These may lead to classification errors or customs queries. It is recommended to fill in details according to specifications.
Q: If my steel wire is galvanized, will the code change?
A: Galvanizing is a surface treatment and generally does not change the classification; it remains under 722910. However, if the coating is another metal and affects characteristics, the tariff must be checked. Some countries may have separate subheadings for coated steel wire.
Q: How do I check the import tax rate for 722910?
A: Tax rates vary by country and change over time. It is recommended to check the General Administration of Customs of China or the destination country's customs website and use HS code 722910 to query the latest rate. You may also consult a customs broker.
Q: What is the classification difference between alloy steel wire and ordinary steel wire?
A: Ordinary steel wire is classified under 7217, alloy steel wire under 7229. The key difference is whether the alloy element content reaches the alloy steel standard. For example, containing 0.8% silicon may be alloy steel, while ordinary steel has lower silicon content.
Q: What should be noted when selling alloy steel wire via cross-border e-commerce?
A: It is necessary to accurately declare the HS code, provide material certification, and pay attention to destination country tariffs and anti-dumping policies. Alloy steel wire may involve trade controls, so it is advisable to check in advance.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.