Non-Metallic Sheathed Bridge Prestressing Wire from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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