7229.90.10.00 - Flat wire

This HTS category, 7229.90.10.00, specifically classifies "Flat wire" made from other alloy steel. This designation applies to wire that, when viewed in cross-section, is not round. The defining characteristic here is the flattened shape, which differentiates it from other forms of alloy steel wire.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. HTS code 7229.90.50 covers "Round wire" of other alloy steel, meaning wire with a circular cross-section. The remaining sibling, 7229.90.90.00, encompasses all "Other wire" of other alloy steel that does not fit the specific definitions of flat or round wire. Therefore, the key distinguishing factor for this category is its non-circular, flattened profile.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification within this code hinges entirely on the material being other alloy steel and the physical form of the wire being flat. Examples of such wire could include strips intended for specialized industrial applications where a flat profile is essential, such as in certain types of weaving, flexible couplings, or as a component in specific mechanical devices.