Brass Plated Steel Marine Mooring Rope from China
Stranded wire rope made from brass-plated steel wires, designed for securing boats and ships to docks. Classified under HTS 7312.10.3045 as stranded wire of brass-plated iron or steel, providing enhanced corrosion resistance in saltwater environments. Not electrically insulated and used in plaited or twisted configurations.
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
• Provide breaking strength certifications from manufacturer to support classification as 'rope' rather than simple wire
• Ensure plating thickness specs are documented; thin plating may be deemed non-qualifying for brass category
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on steel wire products from certain countries like China or Vietnam