7326.90.25.00 - Cable or inner wire for caliper and cantilever brakes and casing therefor, whether or not cut to length

This HTS subheading, 7326.90.25.00, specifically covers cables or inner wires designed for caliper and cantilever brakes, as well as their associated casings. This includes these components regardless of whether they have been cut to a specific length. The classification hinges on the intended application of these articles of iron or steel – their direct use in the braking mechanisms of bicycles, motorcycles, or other vehicles where caliper and cantilever brake systems are employed.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. For instance, 7326.90.35.00 covers containers intended to be carried on the person, a vastly different functional purpose than brake components. Similarly, 7326.90.45.00 pertains to horse and mule shoes, which are articles of iron or steel but are entirely unrelated in form and function to brake cables and casings. The defining characteristic of 7326.90.25.00 is its specific linkage to bicycle or vehicle braking systems.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. The classification is therefore highly specific and does not necessitate further subdivision based on the provided descriptions. Classification under this code relies on confirming that the article is indeed a cable or inner wire for caliper/cantilever brakes, or the protective casing for such components, and that it is made of iron or steel.