Grade 70 Transport Chain from Germany
Heat-treated alloy steel chain specifically for heavy-duty truck load securement and transport binders. HTS 7315.12.00 covers this as other articulated link chain due to its welded, uniform links. Exceeds Grade 43 in strength for commercial trucking.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• DOT-compliant labeling required; include FMVSS certification for transport chain imports
• Specify 'transport grade only, not for overhead lifts' to comply with end-use restrictions
• Avoid bulk packaging mislabeled as parts; full lengths are chain, short segments may be parts