HS Code 7312Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated
2 six-digit codes · Heading 12 of 26 in Chapter 73 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
Most buyers know these goods as steel wire rope.
Heading 7312 splits exactly two ways. Goods answering to “Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated” classify either at 731210 or at 731290, and the wording in the table below is the whole of what separates them. The heading is number 12 of 26 in Chapter 73, Iron or steel articles, which runs to 124 six-digit codes in all.
What HS code 7312 covers
In plain words, it is the home of steel wire rope and its close relatives.
Four product types belong here. Slings and similar items are included too. Every item must be made of iron or steel, and none may be electrically insulated.
Traders search for these goods under many names. You may see HSN code 7312, wire rope and cables, or iron or steel cables. All of these point to the same heading. Countries often add extra digits after the first six, so check your local tariff before you file.
731210 vs 731290: choosing the right subheading
The heading splits into two subheadings. The wording of each one tells you which to pick.
A quick test helps. Ask what the item is, not what it is called on the invoice. A steel wire rope sold by length is a rope. A steel wire rope sling is a sling. Read the full description and match it to one line below.
What is not classified under HS 7312
The key phrase is "not electrically insulated". A steel cable with an insulating cover does not fit this heading. It belongs elsewhere in the Harmonized System. If you are unsure, run the item through the HS code classifier.
Other steel wire products have their own headings nearby. Do not mix them up with 7312. Each one below has its own page.
- Articles that fit nowhere else in the chapter go to heading 7326.
Who imports steel wire rope under HS 7312?
Your own customs records show where your goods go. They do not show who else buys the same goods. Shipment records fill that gap. They let you see which companies import and export products under a code.
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You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo. Start with 7312, or narrow the search to 731210 or 731290. Use the buyer and supplier views to build a list of leads for wire rope and cables.
Related
- Chapter 73: iron or steel articles
- HS 7313 barbed wire
- HS 7314 wire cloth and netting
- HS 7315 chain
- HS 7317 nails and staples
- HS 7326 other iron or steel articles
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Nearby headings in Chapter 73
- 7306Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not…10 codes
- 7307Tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel10 codes
- 7308Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof; plates, rods, angles, shapes…5 codes
- 7309Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers; for any material (excluding…1 code
- 7310Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material…3 codes
- 7311Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel1 code
- 7313Barbed wire of iron or steel; twisted hoop or single flat wire, barbed or not…1 code
- 7314Cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel…10 codes
- 7315Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel8 codes
- 7316Anchors, grapnels and parts thereof, of iron or steel1 code
- 7317Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (not those of heading…1 code
- 7318Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins…12 codes
Who ships under 7312?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 2 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XV: Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal, chapters 72–83.
HS Code 7312: common questions
What is the HS code for steel wire rope?
Steel wire rope fits 731210, which covers stranded wire, ropes and cables that are not electrically insulated. The parent heading is 7312.
What is the HS code for steel wire rope slings?
Slings fall under 731290, which covers plaited bands, slings and the like. They must be of iron or steel and not electrically insulated.
What is the difference between 731210 and 731290?
731290 is for plaited bands, slings and similar items.
Does HS 7312 include insulated steel cables?
No. The heading says "not electrically insulated", so cables with an insulating cover are outside it. Use the HS code classifier to find where they belong.
How can I find importers and exporters of HS 7312 products?
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