Steel wire rope Hs Code

Steel wire rope harmonized system code

Product Overview Steel Wire Rope, classified under HS Code 731210, is a multi-stranded, twisted assembly of high-tensile steel wires engineered to provide exceptional strength, flexibility, and durability. Typically manufactured from carbon steel or alloy steel, these ropes undergo processes such as wire drawing, stranding, and closing to achieve precise diameters ranging from 1 mm to over 50 mm, with tensile strengths commonly between 1,570 to 2,160 MPa. The product classification within HS Code 731210 encompasses steel wire ropes with a core of steel wire, excluding those with fiber cores or other materials. Subcategories include variations by construction—such as 6x19, 6x36, and 7x7 strand configurations—and surface treatments like galvanized or stainless steel finishes. Steel wire ropes serve critical roles across multiple industries, including lifting and rigging in construction, securing loads in transportation, and use in food service and processing sectors for conveyor systems and machinery. Their competitive advantages lie in their high load-bearing capacity, resistance to abrasion and corrosion (when treated), and compliance with international standards such as ISO 2408 and EN 12385, ensuring reliability in demanding operational environments. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The HS Code 731210 refers specifically to "Steel wire ropes," situated within Chapter 73 (Iron and Steel), under Heading 7312, which covers "Woven cloth of metal wire and articles thereof (e.g., screens)." The full 6-digit code 731210 precisely identifies steel wire ropes composed entirely of steel wires, distinguishing them from related products like stranded wire or fiber-cored ropes classified under other subheadings. This classification is based on the product’s construction, material composition, and intended industrial application, aligning with the Harmonized System nomenclature and World Customs Organization guidelines. From a trade logistics perspective, steel wire ropes are commonly packaged on wooden reels or spools to maintain structural integrity during transit, with preservation techniques including rust-inhibiting coatings and desiccant use to prevent corrosion. Shipping generally adheres to ISO containerization standards to optimize handling and reduce damage risks. Compliance with international quality standards such as ASTM A1023 and EN 12385 ensures the ropes meet mechanical and dimensional tolerances required for customs clearance and import/export documentation, facilitating seamless cross-border trade operations.

Steel wire rope 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.