Chapter 73 covers iron and steel articles, including pipes, profiles, wire, plates, and other iron and steel materials and their products, but excludes finished iron and steel products such as machinery and vehicles. This chapter ranges from 7301 to 7326 and involves primary processed iron and steel products and general metal articles, making it an important basic materials chapter in international trade. Heading 7312 covers non-insulated iron and steel stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings, and similar articles, including steel strand, wire rope, cable, etc., but excludes insulated wire (8544) and articles with fittings or accessories (as certain subheadings under 7312 may include). This heading mainly targets stranded wire, ropes, cables, etc., made of iron or steel wire. The first 2 digits 73 indicate Chapter 73 iron and steel articles; digits 3-4, 12, indicate heading 7312, i.e., non-insulated iron and steel stranded wire, ropes, cables, etc.; digits 5-6, 90, indicate subheading 731290, i.e., other steel strand, referring to steel strand other than stainless steel, other than with accessories, or made into specific articles. Specifically, under 7312: 731210 is steel strand, rope, cable, but 731290 is other, possibly including non-stainless steel strand not for specific uses. This commodity is steel strand, belonging to stranded wire of iron or steel wire, not insulated, and not with fittings or accessories, therefore classified under 7312. Since it is not made of stainless steel and does not fall within the specific scope of 731210 (such as only certain stranded wires), it is classified under 731290 other steel strand.
Chapter
Chapter 73 covers iron and steel articles, including pipes, profiles, wire, plates, and other iron and steel materials and their products, but excludes finished iron and steel products such as machinery and vehicles. This chapter ranges from 7301 to 7326 and involves primary processed iron and steel products and general metal articles, making it an important basic materials chapter in international trade.
Heading
Heading 7312 covers non-insulated iron and steel stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings, and similar articles, including steel strand, wire rope, cable, etc., but excludes insulated wire (8544) and articles with fittings or accessories (as certain subheadings under 7312 may include). This heading mainly targets stranded wire, ropes, cables, etc., made of iron or steel wire.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 73 indicate Chapter 73 iron and steel articles; digits 3-4, 12, indicate heading 7312, i.e., non-insulated iron and steel stranded wire, ropes, cables, etc.; digits 5-6, 90, indicate subheading 731290, i.e., other steel strand, referring to steel strand other than stainless steel, other than with accessories, or made into specific articles. Specifically, under 7312: 731210 is steel strand, rope, cable, but 731290 is other, possibly including non-stainless steel strand not for specific uses.
Classification Basis
This commodity is steel strand, belonging to stranded wire of iron or steel wire, not insulated, and not with fittings or accessories, therefore classified under 7312. Since it is not made of stainless steel and does not fall within the specific scope of 731210 (such as only certain stranded wires), it is classified under 731290 other steel strand.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as steel strand, wire rope, etc., must be consistent with the actual goods. Material: Declare the type of iron or steel, such as non-alloy steel, alloy steel, etc., and whether it is stainless steel. Specifications and Model: Includes diameter, number of strands, structure, etc., such as 7×7, diameter 15.2mm, etc. Use: Declare the main use, such as construction, bridges, prestressing, etc. Surface Treatment: Such as galvanized, plastic-coated, etc., affects classification. Brand: Declare the brand or manufacturer; if no brand, indicate so. Whether with Accessories: Whether it has fittings, shackles, etc., affects classification. Product Name: Steel Strand; Material: Non-alloy Steel; Specifications: 7×7, diameter 12mm; Use: Construction; Surface Treatment: Galvanized; Brand: None; Whether with Accessories: No. Misclassifying stainless steel strand under 731290, when it should actually be classified under 731210. Misclassifying steel strand with fittings under 731290, when it may be classified under other subheadings of 7312 or 8201, etc. Misclassifying insulated steel strand under 731290, when it should actually be classified under 8544.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared commodity, such as steel strand, wire rope, etc., must be consistent with the actual goods.
⚠️ Misdeclared as wire rope or cable, leading to classification errors.
Material
Declare the type of iron or steel, such as non-alloy steel, alloy steel, etc., and whether it is stainless steel.
⚠️ Failure to indicate stainless steel, misclassified under 731210.
Specifications and Model
Includes diameter, number of strands, structure, etc., such as 7×7, diameter 15.2mm, etc.
⚠️ Unclear specification description, making it impossible to determine whether it is stranded wire.
Use
Declare the main use, such as construction, bridges, prestressing, etc.
⚠️ Vague use, such as only writing 'industrial use'.
Surface Treatment
Such as galvanized, plastic-coated, etc., affects classification.
⚠️ Failure to indicate galvanized, may affect tax rate.
Brand
Declare the brand or manufacturer; if no brand, indicate so.
⚠️ Brand inconsistent with the actual goods.
Whether with Accessories
Whether it has fittings, shackles, etc., affects classification.
⚠️ Failure to declare accessories, misclassified under 7312.
Misclassifying stainless steel strand under 731290, when it should actually be classified under 731210.
Misclassifying steel strand with fittings under 731290, when it may be classified under other subheadings of 7312 or 8201, etc.
Misclassifying insulated steel strand under 731290, when it should actually be classified under 8544.
🎯 Classification Logic
Classification basis: 1. Material is iron or steel; 2. Form is stranded wire, rope, cable; 3. Non-insulated; 4. Not with accessories or made into specific articles; 5. Not made of stainless steel. If made of stainless steel, should be classified under 731210; if with accessories, may be classified under other subheadings of 7312 or 8201, etc.; if insulated, classified under 8544. 731210 Stainless steel strand: Material is stainless steel, while 731290 is non-stainless steel. 731290 Other steel strand: This code, non-stainless steel, no accessories. 8544 Insulated wire: Insulated, used for conducting electricity, while 731290 is non-insulated. 8201 Hand tools: If steel strand is made into tools, classified under 8201. Is the material stainless steel? Is it insulated? Does it have accessories? Is it made into specific articles? Are the specifications clearly described?
Basis
Classification basis: 1. Material is iron or steel; 2. Form is stranded wire, rope, cable; 3. Non-insulated; 4. Not with accessories or made into specific articles; 5. Not made of stainless steel. If made of stainless steel, should be classified under 731210; if with accessories, may be classified under other subheadings of 7312 or 8201, etc.; if insulated, classified under 8544.
Confused Codes：
731210 - Stainless steel strand
Material is stainless steel, while 731290 is non-stainless steel.
731290 - Other steel strand
This code, non-stainless steel, no accessories.
8544 - Insulated wire
Insulated, used for conducting electricity, while 731290 is non-insulated.
8201 - Hand tools
If steel strand is made into tools, classified under 8201.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the material stainless steel?
✓ Is it insulated?
✓ Does it have accessories?
✓ Is it made into specific articles?
✓ Are the specifications clearly described?
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether steel strand is classified under 731290? First confirm the material is non-stainless steel, then confirm it is not insulated, not with accessories, and not made into specific articles. If these are met, it is classified under 731290. Which code should stainless steel strand be classified under? It should be classified under 731210, because 731210 explicitly includes stainless steel strand. Does galvanized steel strand affect classification? Galvanizing does not affect classification; it is still classified under 731290, but surface treatment must be indicated in the declaration elements. How to classify steel strand with fittings? If with fittings, it may be classified under other subheadings of 7312 or 8201, etc., depending on the nature of the fittings. Which code should insulated steel strand be classified under? Insulated steel strand should be classified under 8544, because it has insulating properties. Is there any special classification for steel strand used in prestressed concrete? No special classification; it is still classified under 731290, but the use must be indicated. How to check the tax rate for 731290? The tax rate must be checked according to the latest customs tariff, through the General Administration of Customs website or by consulting a customs broker. How to fill in specifications and model during declaration? Should fill in number of strands, diameter, structure, etc., such as 7×7, diameter 15.2mm.
Q: How to determine whether steel strand is classified under 731290?
A: First confirm the material is non-stainless steel, then confirm it is not insulated, not with accessories, and not made into specific articles. If these are met, it is classified under 731290.
Q: Which code should stainless steel strand be classified under?
A: It should be classified under 731210, because 731210 explicitly includes stainless steel strand.
Q: Does galvanized steel strand affect classification?
A: Galvanizing does not affect classification; it is still classified under 731290, but surface treatment must be indicated in the declaration elements.
Q: How to classify steel strand with fittings?
A: If with fittings, it may be classified under other subheadings of 7312 or 8201, etc., depending on the nature of the fittings.
Q: Which code should insulated steel strand be classified under?
A: Insulated steel strand should be classified under 8544, because it has insulating properties.
Q: Is there any special classification for steel strand used in prestressed concrete?
A: No special classification; it is still classified under 731290, but the use must be indicated.
Q: How to check the tax rate for 731290?
A: The tax rate must be checked according to the latest customs tariff, through the General Administration of Customs website or by consulting a customs broker.
Q: How to fill in specifications and model during declaration?
A: Should fill in number of strands, diameter, structure, etc., such as 7×7, diameter 15.2mm.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.