15mm Zinc-Coated Steel Rigging Rope from Mexico
15mm diameter zinc-coated (galvanized) steel rigging rope for marine and industrial use, classified in HTS 7312.10.9060 for galvanized cables exceeding 9.5mm. Multi-strand construction provides high strength.
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
9903.05.900%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
• Use independent lab certification for diameter and galvanization thickness to prevent disputes
• Declare as 'other' cordage; pitfall is overstating as 'stranded wire' which has different rates
• Check country-of-origin marking; steel from certain origins may trigger AD/CVD duties