Grade 80 Alloy Steel Welded Link Chain from China
This heavy-duty articulated link chain is made from welded alloy steel links, designed for lifting and rigging applications. It falls under HTS 7315.12.0080 as 'other' articulated link chain of iron or steel, not classified as stud-link or skip-link types. Each link is formed and welded to create a continuous chain with cross-sections typically under 16mm.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify chain grade markings (e.g
• Grade 80) and proof load certification to meet OSHA and ASME standards for lifting applications
• Provide mill test reports confirming alloy steel composition and tensile strength to avoid reclassification as lower-grade chain
• Ensure links do not exceed 16mm cross-section per Chapter 73 note on 'wire' to prevent misclassification under wire headings