1x7 PVC-Core Steel Wire Rope from Japan
Single strand of 7 steel wires around a flexible PVC core for leader lines in fishing. Classifies under HTS 7312.10.30 as stranded wire of steel; the PVC core does not constitute electrical insulation.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Document PVC as fiber core, not insulation, with cross-section diagrams
• Fishing end-use may qualify for quota exemptions; check HTS statistical notes
• Avoid declaring as 'rope' if under specific strand limits