Steel Core Paracord Substitute from Japan
7-strand steel core paracord-style rope for survival gear, 550lb strength. HTS 7312.10.90 for steel ropes other than stranded wire; textile cover secondary. Fits 'cordage' definition.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Core vs sheath material declaration critical; steel core rules classification
• Avoid 'paracord' name if misleading—use 'wire rope' to prevent Chapter 56
• Tensile test reports mandatory for strength claims