Stainless Steel Wire Rope Sling with Eye Hooks from Japan
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 — 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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) 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