7213.91.30.11 - Tire cord-quality steel wire rod of a kind described in statistical note 5 to this chapter

This HTS classification, 7213.91.30.11, pertains to steel wire rod specifically manufactured for tire cord applications. These are hot-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, supplied in irregularly wound coils, and characterized by a circular cross-section with a diameter less than 14 millimeters. Crucially, the material is neither tempered nor subjected to any partial manufacturing processes beyond the initial hot rolling and coiling.

It is important to distinguish this category from its siblings. While all fall under "Other" and "Of circular cross section measuring less than 14 mm in diameter," this specific classification is for wire rod intended for tire cord. This differentiates it from sibling categories designated for cold heading quality (CHQ) steel wire rod (7213.91.30.15), which is suitable for fasteners and similar items formed by cold heading, and welding quality wire rods (7213.91.30.20), designed for use in welding processes. The "Other" category (7213.91.30.93) would encompass any other wire rod meeting the general physical descriptions but not falling into the specialized tire cord, CHQ, or welding quality sub-classifications.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification into this specific code is determined by the intended use and manufacturing quality, as detailed in statistical note 5 to Chapter 72, signifying a product engineered for the high tensile strength and durability required in tire reinforcement.