7312.10.30.70 - Covered with textile or other nonmetallic material 🖩

This HTS classification, 7312.10.30.70, specifically covers stranded wire made of iron or steel that is *not* electrically insulated and is covered with textile or other nonmetallic materials. These coverings serve to protect the underlying stranded wire from corrosion, abrasion, or other environmental damage, and may also enhance its handling characteristics. Examples include wire rope used in construction, marine applications, or for general hoisting purposes, where the nonmetallic covering provides an additional layer of durability.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 7312.10.30.74 ("Other"), by the explicit presence of a textile or other nonmetallic covering. While both fall under "Other" stranded wire that is galvanized, this specific subheading requires the identification of such a protective outer layer. This distinction is critical for accurate duty assessment, as the composition and presence of the nonmetallic material can influence classification.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. The classification ends at this point, meaning that any galvanized stranded wire of iron or steel, not electrically insulated, and covered with textile or other nonmetallic material, will be classified under 7312.10.30.70. The emphasis for classification here lies solely on the presence of the specified nonmetallic covering.