Galvanized Steel 7x19 Aircraft Cable from Mexico
This stranded wire cable consists of 7 strands each containing 19 galvanized steel wires, forming a flexible 1/8-inch diameter rope used in aircraft control systems and rigging. It falls under HTS 7312.10.3074 as galvanized stranded wire of iron or steel, not electrically insulated, with no cross-sectional dimension exceeding 16 mm. The galvanization provides corrosion resistance essential for outdoor and aviation applications.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify galvanization certification and tensile strength documentation to confirm classification under 7312.10.3074 and avoid reclassification to non-galvanized 7312.10.05
• Provide mill test reports showing wire diameter under 16 mm and steel composition for U.S
• Customs compliance