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    7312.10.60

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    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.

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    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.

    ChapterChapter 73: Articles of iron or steel
    SectionSection XV: Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal

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    General Duty

    Free

    Standard trade partners (NTR)

    Special Duty

    Not available

    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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    Chapter & Section Notes

    Chapter Notes

    Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes CHAPTER 73 ARTICLES OF IRON OR STEEL XV 73-1 Notes 1. In this chapter the expression "cast iron" applies to products obtained by casting in which iron predominates by weight over each of the other elements and which do not comply with the chemical composition of steel as defined in Note 1(d) to chapter 72. 2. In this chapter the word "wire" means hot- or cold-formed products of any cross-sectional shape, of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 16 mm. Additional U.S. Notes 1. For the purposes of heading 7304 or 7306, the rate of duty "Free (C)" appearing in the "Special" subcolumn applies only to tubes and pipes with attached fittings, suitable for conducting gases or liquids. 2. For the purposes of subheading 7307.19.30, the expression "ductile fittings" refers to fittings which contain over 2.5 percent carbon and over 0.02 percent of magnesium or of magnesium and cerium, by weight. Statistical Note 1. For the purposes of statistical reporting numbers 7310.10.0005, 7310.29.0020 and 7310.29.0055, “refillable stainless steel kegs, whether or not pressurized” refers to cylindrical kegs for liquid beverages, each keg with a domed top and bottom and a single neck piece, designed for a coupler (valve) system and an extractor tube (spear) by which the keg can be cleaned, filled and dispense the liquid contents. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes XV 73-2

    Section Notes

    SECTION XV BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METAL XV-1 Notes 1. This section does not cover: (a) Prepared paints, inks or other products with a basis of metallic flakes or powder (headings 3207 to 3210, 3212, 3213 or 3215); (b) Ferrocerium or other pyrophoric alloys (heading 3606); (c) Headgear or parts thereof of heading 6506 or 6507; (d) Umbrella frames or other articles of heading 6603; (e) Goods of

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