7326.90.86.45 - Barbed tape

This HTS classification, 7326.90.86.45, specifically designates "Barbed tape." This category encompasses articles manufactured from iron or steel that are characterized by the presence of barbs or sharp protrusions. These items are typically used for containment, security, or boundary marking purposes, often in situations requiring a deterrent effect. The defining feature is the deliberate incorporation of sharp points along a tape-like material, differentiating it from general wire or sheet metal articles.

To distinguish barbed tape from its siblings, consider the specific form and function. For instance, fence posts (7326.90.86.35) are designed to support fencing and may have protrusions for attachment, but they are not tape-like and lack the widespread, continuous barbing of this category. Similarly, while rods for electrical grounding (7326.90.86.05) are made of iron or steel, their purpose and physical form are entirely distinct. This category focuses on the specific product designed with barbs along its length for security or containment.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 7326.90.86.45. Classification at this level is dependent on the precise physical attributes of the article – namely, being a tape-like article of iron or steel featuring barbs. This designation is final for such products within the broader scope of "Other articles of iron or steel."