Stainless Steel Wire Rope Sling with Eye Hooks from China
A pre-assembled lifting sling made from stainless steel wire rope fitted with forged eye hooks at both ends for secure attachment in rigging operations. Classified under HTS 7312.10.5000 because it is a made-up article from stainless steel ropes with integral fittings, designed for industrial lifting and not electrically insulated. The wire diameter complies with Chapter 73's definition of wire under 16 mm cross-section.
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
• Verify the stainless steel grade (e.g
• 304 or 316) and provide mill test certificates for customs valuation; ensure slings meet OSHA or equivalent safety standards to avoid rejection; common pitfall is misdeclaring as bare rope without fittings, shifting to lower-duty codes