Zinc-Plated Pull Chain for Lamps from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
51.5%
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
• 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