Aluminum Cable Guy Wire with Thimbles and Clamps from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
55.7%
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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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