Steel Leader Wire from Germany
Single-strand stainless steel wire used as a bite-proof leader for saltwater fishing targeting sharks or kings. HTS 9507.90.40.00 covers it as a fishing leader material distinct from hooks or rods.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Certify steel composition and corrosion resistance for fishing use to support classification
• Declare as 'pre-formed fishing leaders' if cut to length; spools risk Chapter 73 classification