7614.90 - Other:

This HTS category, 7614.90, encompasses stranded wire, cables, plaited bands, and similar articles made of aluminum that are *not* electrically insulated and do not have a steel core. This broad classification includes a variety of aluminum constructions designed for mechanical strength and flexibility, such as ropes, cables for general purpose use, and decorative braids where electrical insulation is not a primary function. The key distinguishing factor for goods falling under this heading is the absence of any electrical insulating properties.

Unlike the sibling category 7614.10, which specifically covers stranded aluminum wire and cable with a steel core for enhanced strength, this category is for aluminum constructions that rely solely on the aluminum itself for their structural integrity. Therefore, if an aluminum cable or wire has internal steel reinforcement, it would be classified under 7614.10 and not here.

Within this category, further distinction is made based on whether the aluminum articles are fitted with connectors or have been made up into finished articles. The subcategory 7614.90.50.00 addresses those articles that have been processed beyond simple stranded wire or cable, such as slings, nets, or assemblies where fittings have been attached or the material has been shaped into a specific functional item. Conversely, a simple length of stranded aluminum wire or cable, without any fittings or further fabrication, would fall into the implicit 'not fitted with fittings and not made up into articles' grouping within this heading.