Aluminum Cable Guy Wire with Thimbles and Clamps

Stranded aluminum cable designed for guy wire support in telecom towers, fitted with protective thimbles and U-bolt clamps. Falls under HTS 7614.90.5000 as it is made up into a fitted article from plaited aluminum strands for structural support. Lightweight properties make it ideal for overhead lines.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.7%+75.0%80.7%
🇲🇽Mexico5.7%+50.0%55.7%
🇨🇦Canada5.7%+50.0%55.7%
🇩🇪Germany5.7%+50.0%55.7%
🇯🇵Japan5.7%+50.0%55.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7614.90.20Lower: 79.9% vs 80.7%

If sold as plain coiled strand without thimbles or clamps

Bare stranded wire without fittings defaults to the unfitted 'other' category.

7308.90Lower: 10% vs 80.7%

If structurally allied to iron/steel and for similar end use

Rare aluminum cables resembling steel structures may classify under Chapter 73 if not predominantly aluminum.

7616.91.00Lower: 37.5% vs 80.7%

If cross-section exceeds 6mm, per chapter note

Chapter note limits 'wire' to <=6mm dimension; thicker products go to other aluminum articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label clearly as 'aluminum stranded cable' and specify fitting types; customs may require cross-section proof under 6mm for wire definition

Include engineering specs showing load ratings to confirm 'made up' status and prevent misclassification as raw cable