7-Wire Aluminum Stranded Conductor with Steel Core from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
54.9%
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
9903.03.060%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
• 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