Zinc-Plated Pull Chain for Lamps from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

11.5%

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

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