Shackle|HS Code

Shackle harmonized system code

Product Overview A Shackle, under HS Code 7326, is an essential metal-formed accessory commonly used in various industries for lifting, rigging, and tethering applications. It is typically constructed from robust, high-grade steel or iron, ensuring durability and resistance to wear and tear. Predominantly, Shackles are categorized into two main types: the Bow (or Anchor) Shackle and the D (or Chain) Shackle, each designed for specific load and attachment configurations. Furthermore, they may undergo processes such as galvanizing or coating for enhanced corrosion resistance. In the commercial sphere, Shackles find extensive applications in retail, food service, and processing industries for heavy-duty load management and material handling tasks. As an integral component in these sectors, the Shackle's value proposition lies in its robustness, versatility, and the safety it provides in load-bearing operations. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The Shackle falls under the HS Code 7326, which covers "Other articles of iron or steel." The full 6-digit code is structured hierarchically as follows: Chapter 73 (Articles of iron or steel), Heading 26 (Other articles of iron or steel). The rationale for this classification is based on the Shackle's composition and primary function as a utility accessory in iron or steel. Trade considerations include robust packaging to ensure the Shackle's protection during transit and preservation methods such as oiling or coating to prevent rusting. The Shackle must comply with internationally recognized quality standards, including but not limited to ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems) and ASTM A952/A952M (Standard Specification for Forged Grade 80 and Grade 100 Steel Lifting Components and Welded Attachment Links). These rigorous standards underscore the Shackle's compliance with safety and performance requirements, thereby supporting its classification and trade documentation needs.

Shackle Chapter Note

1.- In this Chapter the expression “cast iron” applies to products obtained by casting in which iron predominates by weight over each of the other elements and which do not comply with the chemical composition of steel as defined in Note 1 (d) to Chapter 72. 2.- In this Chapter the word “wire” means hot or cold-formed products of any cross-sectional shape, of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 16 mm.