Brass Plated Steel Wire Rope 1/4 Inch from Japan
A 1/4 inch diameter wire rope made from brass plated steel wires twisted into strands, used for rigging and lifting applications. It falls under HTS 7312.10.80.00 as it is a rope of brass plated wire, not electrically insulated, fitting the chapter definition of wire products with cross-sections under 16 mm.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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 plating composition meets 'brass plated' criteria via lab testing to avoid reclassification
• Provide mill test certificates confirming steel base and brass plating thickness for customs clearance
• Watch for over 16mm cross-section dimensions, which exceed chapter wire definition and shift to other headings