Stainless Steel Marine Rigging Wire from China
Low-lay stranded stainless steel wire used for standing rigging on sailboats and yachts, supporting masts and booms. Its twist specification of ≤1 revolution per 8.5 strand diameters fits HTS 7312.10.3020 for stranded wire of iron or steel, not insulated. Corrosion-resistant stainless construction suits harsh marine conditions.
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
• Include material test reports confirming stainless steel grade (e.g
• 316) and exact lay measurements for smooth customs clearance
• Label clearly as 'stranded wire' not 'rope' to avoid shift to higher-twist subheadings; measure twist per official note