7312.10 - Stranded wire, ropes and cables:
Sub-classifications
Overview
This HTS category, 7312.10, encompasses stranded wire, ropes, and cables manufactured from iron or steel that are not electrically insulated. These items are constructed by twisting together multiple strands or wires of iron or steel to form a cohesive unit. This can include various forms such as flexible cables, thicker ropes, and thinner wires used for structural support, rigging, or general industrial applications where electrical insulation is not a primary requirement.
Within Chapter 73, which deals with articles of iron or steel, this heading is distinguished from its sibling category, 7312.90.00.00 ("Other"). The primary distinction lies in the construction method and form. While 7312.90.00.00 covers other articles of iron or steel wire that do not fall under the specific definition of stranded wire, ropes, or cables, 7312.10 is precisely for those constructed through the stranding or twisting of iron or steel wires.
The subcategories under 7312.10 further refine the classification based on the specific form and construction of the iron or steel wire product. These subdivisions are for "Stranded wire," which generally refers to thinner, more flexible constructions often used in lighter-duty applications or as components, and "Ropes, cables and cordage other than stranded wire," which typically denotes heavier-duty constructions designed for significant load-bearing or complex rigging purposes.