Galvanized Steel Wire Rope 1/4 Inch from Germany
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 — Germany → 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
• 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