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12mm Alloy Steel Logging Skid Chain from Japan

A robust 12mm diameter alloy steel chain engineered for logging skidders to grip logs and navigate muddy slopes. Classified under HTS 7315.20.5000 due to its skid chain function and diameter over 8mm. Features welded links for high tensile strength.

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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide tensile strength test reports proving suitability for skid applications

Label clearly as 'skid chain' to distinguish from weldless or articulated chains

Avoid bulk packaging with tire chains, which could lead to misclassification under 7315.11