7-Wire Aluminum Stranded Conductor with Steel Core from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
9903.05.900%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 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