Galvanized Steel Wire Rope 1/4 Inch from Japan
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 — 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 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