Polymer-Coated Post-Tensioning Cable Strand from China
Galvanized steel strand coated with polymer textile for corrosion protection in post-tensioned concrete floors and parking structures. HTS 7312.10.3010 applies to this stranded wire of steel, under 16mm, covered non-metallically, and designated for concrete prestressing. Polymer coating ensures long-term performance in alkaline concrete environments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include supplier affidavits specifying 'prestressing concrete' end-use to avoid general stranded wire classification; test coating adhesion per ASTM standards
• Avoid pitfall: declaring as 'cable' without strand specs, risking 7312.10.10