Stainless Steel Wire Rope Sling with Eye Hooks from Germany
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 — 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 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