7223.00.10.46 - With a diameter of 0.76 mm or more but less than 1.52 mm

This HTS classification, 7223.00.10.46, specifically covers round wire made of stainless steel that possesses a precise diameter. The defining characteristic of this category is its dimensional range: the wire's diameter must be 0.76 millimeters or more, but it cannot exceed 1.52 millimeters. This narrow diameter range is crucial for its distinct classification within the broader category of stainless steel wire.

This category is differentiated from its siblings by its specific diameter. For instance, it is distinct from 7223.00.10.31, which covers wire with a smaller diameter (0.25 mm to less than 0.76 mm), and 7223.00.10.61, which encompasses wire with a larger diameter (1.52 mm to less than 5.1 mm). The selection of this particular HTS code hinges directly on the measured diameter of the stainless steel wire, ensuring accurate import and export declarations.

As this HTS code represents a leaf node within the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification ends at this point based on the physical attribute of diameter. Goods falling under this classification would include various forms of round stainless steel wire used in manufacturing, such as specific gauges for welding electrodes, springs, or precision engineering components where this precise diameter is a critical functional requirement.