9.53 mm Compact Prestressing Steel Cable from China

Compact 9.53 mm prestressing steel cable of seven twisted wires, optimized for high bond strength in pretensioned concrete railroad ties and piles. Under HTS 7312.10.3012 as other stranded wire for concrete prestressing, with cross-section under 16 mm per chapter notes. Its compact design minimizes void space when grouted.

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

Certify compliance with AASHTO M203 or EN 10138 standards; declare as 'uncoated' to stay in this subheading; inspect for proper grease/wax coating which doesn't trigger 'coated' classification