Steel Cable Sling with Hook from Japan
A pre-assembled lifting sling made from stranded steel wire with a forged hook fitting at one end and a thimble at the other. Classified under HTS 7312.10.2000 because it is stranded wire made up into a ready-to-use article fitted with end fittings for industrial lifting applications.
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
9903.05.900%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 manufacturer's test certificates showing breaking strength and fitting specifications
• Label with safe working load (SWL) markings as required by OSHA/DOL standards
• Avoid misclassification as bare cable (7312.10.10); fittings trigger this subheading