Twist Link Machine Chain from Japan
Twist link steel chain for machine guarding and conveyor pulls, wire gauge ensuring ≤16 mm section. HTS 7315.89.5000 applies to this other chain type excluding roller variants. Designed for moderate temperature industrial environments.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
53.9%
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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify heat treatment details if tempered, as it affects alloy classification
• Use HTSUS advisory rulings for custom chain configs to preempt disputes
• Ship in master coils, not cut lengths, to maintain 'chain' status vs fabricated articles