Other chain

HTS code 7315.12.00 covers articulated link chain and parts thereof, specifically “other chain” made of iron or steel. Use this code for importing these chain types, benefiting from general free duty under standard trade agreements or eligible preference programs as positioned within Chapter 73 for iron or steel articles.

Detailed information for HTS Code 7315.12.00

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This duty is for articles of iron or steel within Chapter 73, specifically covering chain and its parts. The 7315.12.00 code refers to articulated link chain, excluding chain covered elsewhere, and is generally free of duty for standard trade partners. Further breakdown exists with statistical suffixes like .20, .40, .60, and .80, which specify chain based on pitch, material (welded, cast), or other characteristics – choose the suffix that best matches the specific type of chain being reported. These subdivisions help to classify the chain more precisely for statistical reporting purposes.

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 rate of duty for HTS code 7315.12.00 and its subdivisions is Free, meaning no duty is assessed on goods falling under this code originating from Standard Trade Partners (NTR). Special rates are not specified, however, goods may qualify for preferential treatment under Eligible FTA or preference programs. All reporting must be done in kilograms (kg). This applies uniformly to all subdivisions: 7315.12.00.20, 7315.12.00.40, 7315.12.00.60, and 7315.12.00.80, regardless of the specific chain type they represent.

Rate of Duty (Column 2): 40%

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Code subdivisions

7315.12.00.20

Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel: > Articulated link chain and parts thereof: > Other chain > Of not over 50 mm pitch and containing more than 3 parts per pitch

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7315.12.00.40

Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel: > Articulated link chain and parts thereof: > Other chain > Other: > Welded steel chain

7315.12.00.60

Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel: > Articulated link chain and parts thereof: > Other chain > Other: > Cast and combination chain

7315.12.00.80

Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel: > Articulated link chain and parts thereof: > Other chain > 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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