Forged Iron Ball for Chain Sling
A forged iron master link for chain slings, rough-stamped without assembly. It is classified under tariff item 7326.19.90 as a forged article of iron not further worked, used as a safety component in lifting equipment.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | +50.0% | 56.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as part of an assembled chain sling
Assembled chain slings fall under chain and parts thereof, rather than as individual forged articles.
If the link is made from wire rather than forged from bar stock
Articles of iron or steel wire are classified separately from forged articles.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is truly not further worked beyond forging or stamping; any machining, threading, or assembly may shift classification
• Keep supplier documentation showing the rough state to support the tariff classification if queried by the CBSA
• Verify whether the chain sling as a whole would be classified elsewhere if imported assembled
Related Products under Tariff item 7326.19.90
Forged Iron Anvil Base
A forged iron anvil base, the foundational pedestal of a blacksmith anvil, forged from wrought iron for stability. It is a forged article of iron or steel that has not been further worked beyond the forging process, and it is not part of a complete anvil. This product falls under tariff item 7326.19.90 as 'Other' articles of iron or steel, forged or stamped but not further worked.
Forged Iron Chain Links
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Forged Iron Eye Bolt Blank
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Forged Iron Horseshoe
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Forged Iron Horseshoe Blank
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Forged Iron Track Shoe
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