Galvanized Steel Wire Rope 1/4 Inch from China
A 1/4-inch diameter galvanized steel wire rope composed of multiple strands twisted together, used for rigging and lifting applications. It falls under HTS 7312.10.9090 as it is a rope or cable other than stranded wire, not electrically insulated, and not specifically fitted for specific uses. The 'wire' strands are under 16 mm as per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify strand diameter does not exceed 16 mm per Chapter 73 note to avoid reclassification as 'wire'
• Provide mill test certificates showing iron/steel composition and galvanization to customs for valuation
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as electrical cable, which shifts to Chapter 85