Nylon-Coated Steel Control Cable from Germany
Steel wire rope with extruded nylon coating for corrosion protection and smooth operation, used in throttle and brake controls. The plastic coating is secondary; base material steel strands classify it under HTS 7312.90.00.00 as other steel cables.
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
9903.03.060%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
• Document coating as protective (not essential function) to maintain metal classification
• Measure uncoated wire cross-section to confirm under 16 mm chapter definition
• Provide breaking load test results for automotive/marine safety compliance