ACS Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced Drake Cable from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
54.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.85.0450%Except as provided in headings 9903.85.68 or 9903.85.70, derivative aluminum products provided for in the tariff headings or subheadings enumerated in subdivision (i) of note 19 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