7312.10.30.10 - Covered with textile or other non- metallic material

This HTS classification, 7312.10.30.10, specifically pertains to stranded wire made of iron or steel that is covered with textile or other non-metallic materials. These coverings are applied for various purposes, such as protection against corrosion, abrasion, or to provide specific handling characteristics, but they do not constitute electrical insulation. The core component remains stranded wire of iron or steel, with the textile or non-metallic covering being an additional feature.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 7312.10.30.12 (Other stranded wire), is the presence of this non-metallic covering. While both fall under "Other" stranded wire, category 7312.10.30.10 is exclusively for those variants that have been further processed to include a textile or other non-metallic protective or functional layer. This distinction is crucial for accurate tariff assessment.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification within this node is on the specific physical characteristics of the stranded wire and the nature of the textile or non-metallic covering, ensuring it meets the criteria for "covered with textile or other non-metallic material" and is not electrically insulated. Examples would include steel wire ropes with jute or plastic sheathing.