ACS Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced Drake Cable from Germany
Drake ACSR is a bare stranded conductor with aluminum strands surrounding a steel core, used for high-voltage overhead power distribution lines without insulation. Classified under HTS 7614.90.20 for uninsulated aluminum electrical conductors not fitted with fittings. The aluminum wires are not alloyed and dominate the cross-section for conductivity.
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
9903.05.900%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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document steel core as reinforcement only, with aluminum providing conduction to stay in 7614; include engineering specs per ASTM B498
• Pitfall: composite nature may trigger scrutiny for Chapter 73 steel classification if steel predominates