HTS 7229.90.50.06: US import duty from China
Wire of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Round wire, With a diameter of less than or equal to <il>1.6 mm</il>, 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, Plated or coated with copper. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 0% |
| Section 301 (2024 review) | 25% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 25% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $0.00 |
| Section 301 (2024 review) | $2,500.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $12,547.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 7229.90.50.06 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 7229.90.50.06 (Wire of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Round wire, With a diameter of less than or equal to <il>1.6 mm</il>, 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, Plated or coated with copper) have a duty of 25% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 7229.90.50.06 cover?
Wire of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Round wire, With a diameter of less than or equal to <il>1.6 mm</il>, 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, Plated or coated with copper. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 7229.90.50.06 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $12,547, about 25.5% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 7229
- 7229.20.00.10Wire of other alloy steel, Of silico-manganese steel, Round, with a diameter of less than or equal to <il>1.6 mm</il>, 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, Plated or coated with copper
- 7229.20.00.15Wire of other alloy steel, Of silico-manganese steel, Round, with a diameter of less than or equal to <il>1.6 mm</il>, 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, Other
- 7229.20.00.90Wire of other alloy steel, Of silico-manganese steel, Other
- 7229.90.05.00Wire of other alloy steel, Other, Of high-speed steel
- 7229.90.10.00Wire of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Flat wire
- 7229.90.50.08Wire of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Round wire, With a diameter of less than or equal to <il>1.6 mm</il>, 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, Other
- 7229.90.50.16Wire of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Round wire, Other, With a diameter of less than 1.0 mm
- 7229.90.50.31Wire of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Round wire, Other, With a diameter of 1.0 mm or more but less than 1.5 mm
Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.