The tariff classification of a cable and gusset system from China, India, Cambodia, Vietnam, or Taiwan

N358522
February 26, 2026
CLA-2-73:OT:RR:NC:N5:117
CATEGORY: Classification
TARIFF NO.: 7312.10.7000
Jamie Palios ITOCHU International Inc. 1251 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10020 RE: The tariff classification of a cable and gusset system from China, India, Cambodia, Vietnam, or Taiwan Dear Ms. Palios: In your letter dated February 4, 2026, you requested a tariff classification. The product under consideration is identified as a cable and gusset system consisting of a cable, nut, washer, and bolt made of galvanized steel and a gusset made of aluminum. You indicate that this system is used as part of a fence gate to provide strength and help with the structure. The applicable subheading for the steel cable and gusset system will be 7312.10.7000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated: Stranded wire, ropes and cables: Ropes, cables and cordage other than stranded wire: Other: Fitted with fittings or made up into articles. The rate of duty will be free. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided at https://hts.usitc.gov/current. This ruling does not address the applicability of any additional duties, taxes, fees, exactions and/or other charges, which may apply to the goods discussed herein. This includes, but is not limited to, tariffs and other duties as provided for in Subchapter III to Chapter 99, HTSUS. Thus, for example, in addition to the classification stated above, the merchandise covered by this ruling may also need to be reported with either the Chapter 99 provision under which an additional tariff applies or one of the Chapter 99 provisions covering exceptions to such tariffs.

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Sincerely,
(for) James Forkan Designated Official Performing the Duties of the Division Director National Commodity Specialist Division