5083 Aluminum Alloy Marine Mooring Wire from Japan
5083 marine-grade alloy wire for mooring lines and dock hardware, thick cross-section >7 mm for heavy-duty saltwater exposure. HTS 7605.21.00.00 due to manganese/magnesium alloying exceeding non-alloy limits. High fatigue strength for nautical applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.6%
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
• Include corrosion test results and alloy certs for marine classification validation
• Specify uncoated status to remain in 7605; cladding moves to other headings
• Comply with USCG standards if for vessel use, impacting documentation