Nonalloy Steel Welded Chain for Anchor Lines from China
Welded link chain over 10 mm diameter from iron or nonalloy steel, designed for marine anchor rodes and mooring. Fits HTS 7315.82.70.00 for other welded link chain of nonalloy steel over 10 mm. Excludes stud link anchor chain which may have specific exclusions.
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
• Ensure chain meets ASTM standards for proof load testing; declare galvanized coating separately if over 0.15% by weight to avoid reclassification
• Pitfall: anchor chain with studs may require 7315.82.50 classification