7312.10.30.45 - Of brass plated wire

This classification covers stranded wire manufactured from iron or steel that is specifically plated with brass. The "stranded wire" designation signifies a construction composed of multiple individual wires twisted or laid together to form a larger, more robust strand. The key defining characteristic for this subcategory is the presence of a brass plating applied to the iron or steel wires, differentiating it from unplated or differently plated stranded wire.

Within the broader category of "Stranded wire, ropes and cables: Stranded wire: Other: Other: Other," this specific subcategory distinguishes itself by its brass plating. While other subcategories at this level might encompass unplated stranded iron or steel wire, or wire plated with other metals, this node is exclusively for those articles bearing a brass coating. This plating serves purposes such as corrosion resistance and aesthetic appeal, influencing the material's overall properties and potential applications.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, classification into HTS 7312.10.30.45 relies solely on confirming that the product is indeed stranded iron or steel wire and that it possesses a brass plating. This finality means that once these criteria are met, the classification is definitively established within the HTS.