Zinc-Plated Pull Chain for Lamps from China
Zinc-plated steel chain with small round links not over 8 mm diameter, used for lamp pull cords with plastic ball ends. Classified in HTS 7315.89.1000 as other chain of iron/steel meeting diameter and cross-section criteria. The chain portion drives classification, excluding complete lamp assemblies.
Duty Rate — China → United States
36.5%
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
• Separate chain from plastic balls in documentation if imported unassembled
• Ensure RoHS compliance for electrical accessory chains
• Pitfall: full assemblies may go to lighting fixtures in Chapter 94