7315.12.00.60 - Cast and combination chain 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 40% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 7315.12.00.60, specifically covers cast chain and chain manufactured through the combination of different types of links, where such links are not welded together to form a continuous chain. The defining characteristic of this category is the method of construction: the links are typically formed by casting and then assembled, or created by joining pre-fabricated link components that are not subsequently welded.
It is important to distinguish this classification from its sibling, 7315.12.00.40, which is designated for welded steel chain. The key differentiator lies in the manufacturing process. Welded chain is characterized by links that are formed and joined through a welding operation, whereas cast and combination chain relies on casting the individual links and then assembling them, or by joining distinct, non-welded components.
As this node represents a leaf within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories for this specific classification. Therefore, classification within 7315.12.00.60 is definitive for cast chain and combination chain that does not utilize welding as its primary link-forming and joining method. Examples might include certain types of anchor chains with cast links or heavy-duty industrial chains where links are mechanically interlocked or secured without welding.