Low-Lay Stainless Steel Rigging Wire 4mm from Germany
A 7x7 stranded stainless steel wire with minimal twist (lay <1 rev/8.5d) used in marine rigging and standing rigging for sailboats. Falls under 7312.10.1050 for its stainless steel construction and specific low-twist stranding that provides straightness under tension.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
9903.05.900%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
• Include engineering drawings showing lay calculation to substantiate low-twist claim during customs review
• Ensure no plastic insulation; electrically insulated versions go to Chapter 85