7312.10.80.00 - Of brass plated wire

This HTS category, 7312.10.80.00, specifically covers stranded wire, ropes, and cables made from iron or steel that are plated with brass. This plating is a key distinguishing feature, indicating a specific surface treatment applied to enhance corrosion resistance or aesthetics. The goods within this classification are typically used in various industrial applications requiring strength and durability, such as rigging, towing, or structural support, where the brass plating provides an added functional or cosmetic benefit.

Within the broader category of "Stranded wire, ropes and cables: Ropes, cables and cordage other than stranded wire: Other: Other" (7312.10), this subcategory distinguishes itself from its sibling, 7312.10.90 (Other), by the explicit presence of brass plating. While 7312.10.90 would encompass iron or steel ropes and cables that are not brass plated or have other types of coatings, this specific code isolates those with a brass finish.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges entirely on the material composition (iron or steel), form (stranded wire, rope, or cable), and the specific surface treatment (brass plating). Importers must ensure that the goods accurately match this precise description to avoid misclassification.