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HTS code 7312.10.90 covers other stranded wire, ropes, and cables of iron or steel that are not electrically insulated. Use this code for importing these non-electric iron or steel products, which generally receive free duty under standard trade agreements, as detailed within Chapter 73.

Detailed information for HTS Code 7312.10.90

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This tariff code falls within Chapter 73, which covers articles of iron or steel, and specifically addresses stranded wire, ropes, cables, and similar products that are not electrically insulated. The 7312.10.90 code covers ropes, cables, and cordage—other than stranded wire—classified as “other.” Subdivisions further specify these items by galvanization and diameter—choose 7312.10.90.30 for galvanized items with a diameter not exceeding 9.5 mm, 7312.10.90.60 for those exceeding 9.5 mm, or 7312.10.90.90 for other galvanized or non-galvanized items not covered by the diameter specifications.

Chapter	Chapter 73 - Articles of iron or steel
Section	Section XV - Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal

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General Duty

Free

Standard trade partners (NTR)

Special Duty

N/A

Eligible FTA or preference programs

The general duty rate for HTS code 7312.10.90 and its subdivisions (7312.10.90.30, 7312.10.90.60, and 7312.10.90.90) is Free, meaning no duty is assessed on goods falling under this code originating from any country. A Standard Trade Partner (NTR) status may apply, but doesn't change the duty rate. Special rates are not specified, however, goods may be eligible for Free Trade Agreement (FTA) or preference programs which could result in a duty-free import, but specific program requirements must be met. Reporting units for this code and its subdivisions are in kilograms (kg).

Rate of Duty (Column 2): 35%

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Code subdivisions

7312.10.90.30

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: > Other: > Other: > Other > Galvanized: > With a diameter not exceeding 9.5 mm

7312.10.90.60

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: > Other: > Other: > Other > Galvanized: > With a diameter exceeding 9.5 mm

7312.10.90.90

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: > Other: > Other: > 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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