Textile-Covered Steel Strand for Concrete Prestressing from Japan
High-tensile steel strand, 12.7mm diameter, coated with polyethylene textile material for corrosion protection, specifically designed for prestressing post-tensioned concrete structures like bridges and buildings. It falls under HTS 7312.10.3010 due to its stranded steel construction, non-metallic covering, and explicit use in prestressing concrete. The textile covering enhances bonding and durability in concrete 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
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify strand tensile strength and coating composition via mill test certificates to confirm prestressing classification; ensure non-metallic covering meets Chapter 73 wire definitions under 16mm dimension
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as bare strand (7312.10.3005) without documentation of textile cover