Preformed Stainless Steel Guardrail Cable

Low-lay stranded stainless steel cable for highway median guardrails and barriers, preformed for easy installation. Meets HTS 7312.10.3020 stranded wire specs with twist not exceeding 1 revolution per 8.5 strand diameters. High corrosion resistance for roadside safety.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7308.90.95Same rate: 35%

If assembled into complete guardrail system

Finished road structures use 7308 over raw wire.

7312.10.30Same rate: 35%

If non-low-lay strand configuration

Standard guardrail cables have higher twist.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 35%

If other steel articles for safety

If heavily fabricated, may fall to 'other steel articles' basket.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide DOT or FHWA approval letters and lay measurement certifications

Detail preforming process in docs to distinguish from standard rope