7505.22.10.00 - Cold-formed

This HTS category, 7505.22.10.00, specifically covers nickel alloy wire that has undergone a cold-forming process. Cold-forming involves shaping the wire at or near room temperature, which alters its mechanical properties, often increasing its strength and hardness. Products classified here are typically used in a variety of industrial applications where such enhanced properties are beneficial.

The key differentiator for this category is the "cold-formed" designation. Its sibling category, 7505.22.50.00, encompasses nickel alloy wire that has *not* been cold-formed. Therefore, when classifying nickel alloy wire, the crucial determining factor is whether the wire was subjected to cold-forming techniques during its manufacture.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS, there are no further subcategories under 7505.22.10.00. Classification at this level is definitive for cold-formed nickel alloy wire. Examples of products that would fall under this code include wire for springs, fasteners, or certain electrical components that require the specific characteristics imparted by cold working.