7312.10.20.00 - Fitted with fittings or made up into articles

This HTS category, 7312.10.20.00, specifically covers stranded wire of iron or steel that has been fitted with fittings or has been made up into articles. This means the stranded wire has undergone further processing beyond its basic construction, incorporating additional components like eyes, hooks, thimbles, or has been assembled into finished goods such as pre-cut lengths for specific applications. The key differentiator is the presence of these integrated fittings or the transformation into a completed article, implying a functional adaptation of the basic stranded wire structure.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 7312.10.30 (Other), is crucial. While 7312.10.30 would encompass stranded wire that is neither fitted with fittings nor made up into articles, this code applies to those that have indeed been modified or assembled. For instance, raw coils of stranded wire would fall under "Other," whereas a length of stranded wire already equipped with a swaged loop at one end for rigging purposes would be classified here.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. The classification is determined by the presence of integrated fittings or the condition of being made up into a finished article. Importers and exporters should carefully examine the physical characteristics and intended use of the iron or steel stranded wire to ensure correct classification under this specific heading.