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
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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) 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