7223.00.90.00 - Other

This HTS category, 7223.00.90.00, encompasses all wire of stainless steel that does not fall under the more specific classifications for round or flat wire. Essentially, it serves as a residual category for stainless steel wire products that do not meet the precise dimensional or cross-sectional criteria of its sibling codes. This includes, but is not limited to, stainless steel wire with irregular shapes, such as hexagonal or octagonal cross-sections, or wire that is manufactured with specific surface treatments or finishes not covered elsewhere.

The distinction between this category and its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. While 7223.00.10 specifically covers round stainless steel wire (circular in cross-section), and 7223.00.50.00 is designated for flat stainless steel wire (having a rectangular or square cross-section with a width significantly greater than its thickness), this category, 7223.00.90.00, captures all other forms. Therefore, any stainless steel wire product that is neither predominantly round nor flat in its cross-sectional geometry would be classified here.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 7223.00.90.00. The classification decision for goods falling under this heading relies on a thorough examination of the physical characteristics of the stainless steel wire to ensure it does not conform to the definitions of round or flat wire. Importers and exporters must carefully verify the cross-sectional shape of the wire and consult relevant interpretive notes if ambiguity arises regarding its classification relative to the more specific sibling categories.