7312.10.60
Other
HTS code 7312.10.60 covers stainless steel ropes, cables, and cordage (not electrically insulated) with diameters of 9.5mm or less, and other stainless steel cordage. This code is used for importing these items into the U.S., and generally benefits from free duty treatment with standard trade partners, as detailed within Chapter 73.

Detailed information for HTS Code 7312.10.60
AI Summary
This product falls within Chapter 73 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, covering articles of iron or steel. Specifically, code 7312.10.60 covers stranded wire, ropes, and cables of stainless steel that are not electrically insulated and are considered “other” within that category. This code has two subdivisions: 7312.10.60.30 for items with a diameter not exceeding 9.5 mm, and 7312.10.60.60 for all other diameters, so select the suffix that corresponds to the diameter of the stainless steel rope, cable, or cordage being reported.
| Chapter | Chapter 73 - Articles of iron or steel |
| Section | Section XV - Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal |
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Free
Standard trade partners (NTR)
N/A
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 7312.10.60 is Free, meaning no duty is assessed on imports meeting this classification. This rate applies to all subdivisions – 7312.10.60.30 (diameter not exceeding 9.5mm) and 7312.10.60.60 (other) – provided the goods qualify as standard trade partners (NTR). Eligible goods may also qualify for special/FTA rates, but these are not specified. All imports under this HTS code and its subdivisions must be reported in kilograms (kg).
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 45%
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Code subdivisions
7312.10.60.30
Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated: > Stranded wire, ropes and cables: > Ropes, cables and cordage other than stranded wire: > Of stainless steel: > Other > With a diameter not exceeding 9.5 mm
7312.10.60.60
Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated: > Stranded wire, ropes and cables: > Ropes, cables and cordage other than stranded wire: > Of stainless steel: > Other > Other
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