Stranded wire — HTS 7312
Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated
Chapter 73 › Heading 7312
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 7312 is a broad product category for certain non-electrically insulated iron or steel wire products. It groups stranded wire, wire ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings, and similar articles that are made from iron or steel. The heading describes the product form and material; it does not by itself identify the final 8-digit tariff classification.
To reach an 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s construction and intended form, then follow the applicable subheading descriptions. The more specific code may distinguish among types such as stranded wire, ropes or cables, plaited bands, and slings, and may further depend on characteristics such as material, diameter, or other stated specifications. Confirm that the product is not electrically insulated and that it belongs in heading 7312 rather than a heading for another kind of wire article.
What to check
- Review the product’s technical specifications, including core construction, number of strands, diameter, coating, and whether it is a rope, cable, band, or sling.
- Confirm the base metal is iron or steel and check whether any coating or added material changes the classification analysis.
- Verify that the item is not electrically insulated; insulated wire may belong in a different tariff category.
- Read every subordinate HTSUS description and its section, chapter, and heading notes before selecting the 8-digit code.
- Compare the proposed code with binding rulings, Customs guidance, or a qualified customs broker when the product’s construction or intended use is unusual.
HTS heading 7312 summary
Stranded wire is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 7312.10 | Stranded wire, ropes and cables |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7312.90.00.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 45% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7312?
Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.