Nonalloy Steel Welded Chain for Anchor Lines from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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