Stainless Steel Wire Rope Sling with Eye Hooks from Japan
A pre-assembled lifting sling made from stranded stainless steel wire rope with fitted thimbled eye hooks at both ends for secure rigging. Classified under HTS 7312.10.0500 because it is stranded stainless steel wire fitted with fittings, designed for industrial lifting applications. The wire diameter does not exceed 16 mm, fitting Chapter 73 wire definition.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify stainless steel grade (e.g
• 304 or 316) and provide mill test certificates for fittings to meet safety standards
• Ensure load capacity markings comply with OSHA or equivalent regulations
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as plain rope without fittings under 7312.10.30