Forged Steel Chain Link from China

Individual oval links forged from steel rod for assembling heavy-duty chains in marine or towing applications. HTS 7326.19.0080 applies to these forged but unwelded links, not further processed into full chains. Each link retains basic forged shape.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.9%

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

Import as loose links only; assembled chains classify under 7315.81 or similar

Steel chemistry report required for anti-dumping duty exemptions

Count per kg accurately; undervaluation common in chain imports