Plastic-Jacketed Steel Control Cable from Germany
Plastic-jacketed steel cable for throttle and brake controls in machinery. Under HTS 7312.10.9090 as mechanical steel cable, jacket is protective not electrical insulation. Used in non-automotive applications.
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
• Specify jacket as mechanical protection; electrical would reclassify
• Include inner wire pull strength ratings for customs review
• Separate conduit from cable if imported disassembled