7-Wire Aluminum Stranded Conductor with Steel Core from China
This 7-wire configuration has six outer aluminum strands helically wrapped around a single steel core wire, typically for non-electrical structural uses. It qualifies for HTS 7614.10.10.00 as uninsulated stranded aluminum cable with steel core, bare and without fittings. Commonly used in bridge suspenders and crane hoists.
Duty Rate — China → United States
79.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.85.0750%Except as provided in headings 9903.85.09, 9903.85.68 or 9903.85.70, derivative aluminum products, provided for in the tariff provisions enumerated in subdivision (j) of note 19 to this subchapter.
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Include cross-sectional diagrams showing steel core placement in import paperwork
• Test for aluminum purity (99%+) if claiming non-alloyed status to leverage potentially lower duties
• Watch for misdeclaration as rope, which could trigger Chapter 56 textile headings erroneously