15.2 mm Low Relaxation Steel Strand from China
A 15.2 mm diameter prestressing steel strand with low relaxation properties, made from seven high-carbon steel wires, used to induce compressive stress in concrete beams and slabs. Classified under HTS 7312.10.3012 as 'other' stranded wire for prestressing concrete, not electrically insulated, fitting the chapter definition of wire under 16 mm cross-section. Its compact stranding provides exceptional bond with concrete grout.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.88.0325%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)
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
• Specify 'low relaxation' type (relaxation ≤2.5% at 1000 hours) in documentation; ensure strand weighs over 2.5 kg/m to qualify for prestressing specs; check country-of-origin markings as some producers face special tariffs