U.S. exports of iron & steel plaited bands, slings & similar products (HS 731290) totaled $2.0M in August 2026.
Importers of Iron & Steel Plaited Bands, Slings & Similar Products paid $410K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 50.17% of the $818K imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Iron & Steel Plaited Bands, Slings & Similar Products imports of $818K in August 2026 ran 24% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPlaited bands, slings, and similar iron or steel products — distinct from stranded wire, ropes, or cables — are used in lifting, rigging, and load-securing applications across construction, logistics, and heavy industry. China is the dominant supplier to the US market, followed by Vietnam and India. Because this heading collapses into a single 10-digit line (7312900000), classification disputes typically center on whether a product is a plaited band or sling versus a rope, cable, or woven product, making the physical construction method the decisive factor. Section 232 steel tariff applicability should be confirmed at entry.
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93 shipments/mo
Plaited construction involves interlacing or braiding individual wires or strips in an over-under pattern, producing a flat or round band, whereas stranded wire rope is formed by twisting groups of wires helically around a core. If the product is formed by plaiting rather than stranding or twisting, it belongs in 731290 rather than 731210. When construction is ambiguous, a binding ruling from CBP is advisable.
While US Customs does not require a specific import permit for steel slings, OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910.184) govern the use of slings in the workplace and specify load ratings, inspection requirements, and marking. Importers supplying industrial end-users should ensure products are marked with rated capacity and meet ASME B30.9 or equivalent standards, as non-compliant slings may be rejected by buyers or flagged in workplace safety audits.
HSChapter 73
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 7312
Subheading 731290 · $2.0M of $32.0M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7312900000 | Plaited Bands, Slings Etc, Iron or Steel NESOI | $818K | 50.17% | 84.73% | $410K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7312900000 | Plaited Bands, Slings Etc, Iron or Steel NESOI | $2.0M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$818KYoY · free account
Exports
$2.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $13.2M of Iron & Steel Plaited Bands, Slings & Similar Products.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Canada together take 67% of it.
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rate provision · imports
16.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 50.17% of total import value.