Nylon-Coated Steel Control Cable from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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