Aluminum Cable Guy Wire with Thimbles and Clamps from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
80.7%
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.
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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