5/16 Inch Stainless Steel Coated Wire Rope from Mexico
Corrosion-resistant 5/16 inch stainless steel wire rope with plastic coating for abrasion protection in outdoor applications. Falls under HTS 7312.10.6060 as stainless steel rope; coating is protective, not electrical insulation. Cross-section remains under 16 mm per chapter note.
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
9903.03.060%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
• Specify coating type (PVC, nylon) is mechanical protection, not electrical insulation
• Test coating adhesion per ASTM standards for quality verification
• Declare coating weight percentage to prevent valuation disputes