7312.10.10 - Other

This HTS category, 7312.10.10, encompasses various forms of stranded wire made from iron or steel, excluding those that are electrically insulated. This broad classification captures stranded wire that is not specifically enumerated in other subheadings. The defining characteristic is its construction from multiple individual wires twisted or stranded together to form a larger unit.

It is important to distinguish this category from its sibling, 7312.10.05.00, which covers stranded wire that has been fitted with fittings or already made up into specific articles. Therefore, 7312.10.10 focuses on the raw or unfinished stranded wire itself, prior to any further fabrication or addition of connectors.

Within this category, further distinctions are made based on specific applications and construction. Subcategories exist for "Tire cord" (7312.10.10.30), which is specifically designed for reinforcement in tires. Additionally, a distinction is made for other stranded wire based on its "lay or twist" characteristic, specifically those with a lay or twist of not more than 1 revolution for a length equal to the strand diameter multiplied by 8.5 (7312.10.10.50). The final subcategory, "Other" (7312.10.10.70), covers all remaining stranded wire that does not fit the criteria of tire cord or the specific lay/twist requirement.