Aluminum Wire Rope Sling with Eye Hooks from Mexico
A heavy-duty sling made from stranded aluminum wire rope, fitted with forged eye hooks at both ends for secure lifting. Classified under HTS 7614.90.5000 because it is stranded wire made up into a ready-to-use article with fittings for industrial rigging. The aluminum composition ensures lightweight strength compared to steel alternatives.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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 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
• Verify aluminum purity meets non-alloyed standards (99%+ Al) or document as alloy if Fe+Si exceeds 0.1% for accurate classification
• Provide mill test certificates confirming stranded construction and fitting attachments to avoid reclassification as mere wire