Aluminum Conductor Composite Core (ACCC Baltimore) from China

ACCC Baltimore features aluminum strands around a composite (non-steel) core for high-temperature overhead electrical conduction, bare and uninsulated. Falls under HTS 7614.90.20 as stranded uninsulated aluminum electrical conductors. Aluminum provides the primary electrical pathway meeting non-alloyed specs.

Duty Rate — China → United States

79.9%

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.
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)

Import Tips

Certify composite core material to prevent Chapter 39 plastics classification; focus on aluminum conduction function

Avoid describing as 'cable with core' to prevent parts reclass