Welded Steel Mooring Chain Assembly from Japan
Welded chain sections for boat mooring, with proof grade for marine exposure. HTS 7315.12.00.40 applies to these articulated welded steel links as 'other chain.' Saltwater durability focus.
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
9903.05.900%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
• Hot-dip galvanizing thickness (80-100 microns) cert required
• Breaking load tests per link size mandatory
• Shackle compatibility noted in specs prevents mismatches