Stainless Steel Turnbuckle Cable Assembly from Japan
Pre-assembled stainless steel cable with integrated turnbuckles and eye fittings for adjustable tensioning in marine rigging. Fits HTS 7312.10.70.00 as a rope/cable made up into a complete tensioning article with fittings. Common in boating and shade structures.
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
• Provide assembly torque specs and turnbuckle thread certification to prove 'made up' status
• Separate turnbuckles from cables on invoices if shipped unassembled to potentially lower duties
• Marine-grade 316SS requires material certs; 304 may qualify for different rates