Aircraft Towing and Mooring Chain from Japan
High-strength alloy steel articulated chain for securing aircraft during towing and storm mooring. HTS 7315.12.0080 applies to this specialized other chain meeting aviation tensile requirements. Cross-sections under FAA-specified limits.
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
• FAA TSO or OEM certification documents mandatory for aviation end-use clearance
• Anti-corrosion specs (e.g
• cadmium plating) must be detailed in entry
• Short lengths (10-20 ft) typical; declare exact use to prevent general chain down-class