Galvanized Aircraft Cable Wire from China
7x7 strand galvanized nonalloy steel wire rope, 1/8 inch, for aircraft mooring and guy wires. HTS 7217.90.50 as other wire though stranded; individual wire components nonalloy. High strength for aviation ground support.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• 7x7 vs 1x19 strand count affects 'wire' vs 'rope' debate—declare construction details
• Aviation certification (MIL-SPEC) supports end-use but not classification change
• Galvanization must be basic—not 'coated' per 7217.20 definitions