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
9903.85.0750%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.
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