Non-Metallic Sheathed Bridge Prestressing Wire from Canada
Stranded high-carbon steel wire sheathed in non-metallic HDPE for prestressing concrete bridge girders, meeting AASHTO standards. Classified in 7312.10.3010 for its steel strand composition, textile-like non-metallic cover, and concrete prestressing function. Sheath protects against environmental corrosion in infrastructure.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Certify compliance with ASTM A416 for low-relaxation strand; declare exact non-metallic material (e.g
• HDPE)
• Common error: classifying as electrical cable if misdescribed