ACSR Turkey Aluminum Conductor 280 mm² from Japan
ACSR Turkey is a steel-reinforced aluminum stranded conductor with a 280 mm² aluminum cross-sectional area, used in high-capacity transmission networks. It qualifies for HTS 7614.90.20.60 as an electrical conductor of stranded aluminum, not insulated, unfitted, and not formed into articles. Aluminum predominates, fitting alloy definitions.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Document aluminum-to-steel ratio to confirm aluminum-dominant classification; avoid steel chapter pitfalls
• Use calibrated tools for cross-section verification; discrepancies lead to duty adjustments
• Obtain origin certificates for anti-dumping checks on aluminum conductors from certain countries