9.53 mm Compact Prestressing Steel Cable from Germany
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 — Germany → 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 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
• 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