ACS Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced Drake Cable from Japan
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 — 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 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