Brass Plated Steel Aircraft Control Cable from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
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
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