Brass Plated Steel Aircraft Control Cable from Canada
A stranded steel wire cable with brass plating used in aircraft flight control systems for transmitting mechanical motion. It falls under HTS 7312.10.3045 because it is composed of brass-plated wire strands, not electrically insulated, and classified as stranded wire of iron or steel. The brass plating provides corrosion resistance essential for aviation environments.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify plating composition meets 'brass plated' definition via lab testing to avoid reclassification to uncoated steel wire
• Obtain aerospace certifications like AS9100 and provide mill test reports for Customs compliance