HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7223.00 – Steel, stainless; wire
HS code 7223.00 is the 6-digit subheading for steel, stainless, wire. It is used for stainless steel spring wire, stainless steel welding wire, stainless steel mesh wire, stainless steel rope wire and stainless steel fastener wire.
What HS 7223.00 covers
This HS code covers stainless steel wire, a versatile product characterized by its small, uniform cross-section and typically supplied in coils. Stainless steel wire is highly valued for its corrosion resistance, strength, flexibility, and often, its aesthetic qualities. It is an essential component across a vast array of industries, including manufacturing of fasteners, springs, mesh, cables, medical instruments, welding electrodes, and even decorative applications. Key exporters are countries with advanced wire drawing capabilities and significant stainless steel production, such as China, India, Japan, South Korea, and various European nations. Importers include manufacturing hubs globally that require high-quality wire for their production lines. The trade is driven by industrial demand for durable, high-performance components, as well as by specific requirements for medical-grade or food-grade materials. Buyers often specify wire diameter, tensile strength, surface finish, and specific stainless steel grades (e.g., 304, 316, 430) to match their application needs.
- Covers
- Stainless steel spring wire
- Stainless steel welding wire
- Stainless steel mesh wire
- Stainless steel rope wire
- Stainless steel fastener wire
- Stainless steel medical wire
- Stainless steel weaving wire
- Stainless steel cold heading wire
- Examples
- Sandvik stainless wire
- Bekaert stainless steel wire
- Kiswire stainless wire
- Nippon Steel stainless wire products
Codes often confused with 7223.00
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 722100 (hot-rolled bars/rods in coils) if the wire rod is very thick, or with certain types of thin bars. The key distinction is the typical diameter and the specific "wire" characteristics (e.g., drawn to small, uniform cross-sections).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 722300, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 722300 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $411M 17% of world exports
- 2 China $248M 10% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $204M 8.6% of world exports
World total: $2.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $298M 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $220M 9.3% of world imports
- 3 China $156M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $2.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 7223.00
Brazil does not split HS 7223.00: its NCM code is 7223.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 72.23 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product falls under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Importers to the EU must declare embedded carbon emissions and purchase CBAM certificates.
Questions about HS 7223.00
What is HS code 722300?
HS code 722300 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Steel, stainless; wire. This HS code covers stainless steel wire, a versatile product characterized by its small, uniform cross-section and typically supplied in coils. Stainless steel wire is highly valued for its corrosion resistance, strength, flexibility, and often, its aesthetic qualities. It is an essential component across a vast array of industries, including manufacturing of fasteners, springs, mesh, cables, medical instruments, welding electrodes, and even decorative applications. Key exporters are countries with advanced wire drawing capabilities and significant stainless steel production, such as China, India, Japan, South Korea, and various European nations. Importers include manufacturing hubs globally that require high-quality wire for their production lines. The trade is driven by industrial demand for durable, high-performance components, as well as by specific requirements for medical-grade or food-grade materials. Buyers often specify wire diameter, tensile strength, surface finish, and specific stainless steel grades (e.g., 304, 316, 430) to match their application needs.
What products fall under HS code 722300?
Stainless steel spring wire, Stainless steel welding wire, Stainless steel mesh wire, Stainless steel rope wire, Stainless steel fastener wire, Stainless steel medical wire, Stainless steel weaving wire, Stainless steel cold heading wire
What are common misclassifications for HS code 722300?
This code can be confused with 722100 (hot-rolled bars/rods in coils) if the wire rod is very thick, or with certain types of thin bars. The key distinction is the typical diameter and the specific "wire" characteristics (e.g., drawn to small, uniform cross-sections).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 722300?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 722300 in UN Comtrade data were India ($411M, 17% of world exports), China ($248M) and South Korea ($204M). World exports came to about $2.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 722300?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 722300 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($298M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($220M) and China ($156M). World imports came to about $2.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 722300 structured?
HS code 722300 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (72) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (23) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 722300?
In Brazil, HS code 722300 is NCM 7223.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.