Stainless Steel Aircraft Cable 1/8 Inch

Flexible 1x19 stainless steel aircraft cable commonly used for running rigging and control cables in aviation and marine applications. Classified under HTS 7312.90.00.00 as stranded wire cable of steel, not electrically insulated.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7312.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If made of iron (non-alloyed), not stainless steel

Stainless steel alloys classify under 'other' (7312.90), while plain iron wire ropes use 7312.10.

7313.00.00.00Same rate: 35%

If equipped with end fittings like swage terminals

Cable assemblies with attached fittings become 'fitted with fittings' under 7313.

8414.90.10Higher: 39.7% vs 35%

If specifically for aircraft engine use

Parts of aircraft engines have dedicated provisions in Chapter 84.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include material certificates specifying stainless steel grade (e.g

• 302/304) for valuation

• Declare tensile strength accurately as it affects safety certification requirements

• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'electrical' cable which changes classification entirely