Aluminum Trapezoidal Wire Conductor (TW) from Mexico
Trapezoidal-shaped stranded aluminum wires compacted for higher efficiency in overhead electrical lines, bare and unfitted. Classified as electrical conductors under HTS 7614.90.20 due to stranded aluminum form and purpose.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Specify trapezoidal compaction in docs for ASTM B779 compliance; shape doesn't change classification
• Pitfall: compact form mistaken for plaited bands