Railway Overhead Catenary Aluminum Wire 150mm² from Mexico
Stranded simple aluminum contact wire for railway electrification catenary systems, bare electrical conductor without insulation or fittings. HTS 7614.90.20 covers such uninsulated stranded aluminum for electrical use in transportation infrastructure.
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
• EN 50149 or equivalent railway standards certification required; prove electrical end-use
• Pitfall: groove profile may suggest 'made up' article