# European Union tariff line 7312 10 85 90: Other

> In the European Union tariff, line 7312 10 85 90 covers stranded wire, ropes and cables, other, with a maximum cross-sectional dimension, exceeding 3 mm, ropes and cables (including locked coil ropes), not coated or only plated or coated with zinc, with a maximum cross-sectional dimension, exceeding 24 mm but not exceeding 48 mm. The general (MFN) duty rate is 0%. It falls under HS subheading 7312.10 in heading 73.12 (chapter 73).

Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312108590
Last updated: 11 October 2026

[Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) / [Chapter 73](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/73) / [7312.10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/731210) / [7312 10 85 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312108590)

## Key facts

- Tariff line: 7312 10 85 90
- Covers: Stranded wire, ropes and cables, other, with a maximum cross-sectional dimension, exceeding 3 mm, ropes and cables (including locked coil ropes), not coated or only plated or coated with zinc, with a maximum cross-sectional dimension, exceeding 24 mm but not exceeding 48 mm
- Duty (MFN): 0%
- Preferential rates: From 0% (34 programmes or origins)
- Additional duties: None recorded
- Restrictions: None recorded
- Import VAT/GST in the European Union: VAT 21%
- De minimis in the European Union: Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged
- Tariff: [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union)
- HS subheading: [7312.10](https://border.bot/hs-codes/731210)

## What this line covers

In the European Union tariff, line 7312 10 85 90 covers stranded wire, ropes and cables, other, with a maximum cross-sectional dimension, exceeding 3 mm, ropes and cables (including locked coil ropes), not coated or only plated or coated with zinc, with a maximum cross-sectional dimension, exceeding 24 mm but not exceeding 48 mm.

Its legal text is “Other”, read under “Stranded wire, ropes and cables”, “Other, with a maximum cross-sectional dimension”, “Exceeding 3 mm”, “Ropes and cables (including locked coil ropes)”, “Not coated or only plated or coated with zinc, with a maximum cross-sectional dimension” and “Exceeding 24 mm but not exceeding 48 mm”.

## How it is structured

It falls under HS subheading 7312.10 in heading 73.12 (chapter 73). The first six digits are the Harmonized System code; the 4 digits after them are added by the European Union tariff.

- Chapter 73: Articles of iron or steel
- Heading 73.12: Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated
- Subheading 7312.10: Stranded wire, ropes and cables
- Within the subheading: Other, with a maximum cross-sectional dimension
- Within the subheading: Exceeding 3 mm
- Within the subheading: Ropes and cables (including locked coil ropes)
- Within the subheading: Not coated or only plated or coated with zinc, with a maximum cross-sectional dimension
- Within the subheading: Exceeding 24 mm but not exceeding 48 mm
- Line 7312 10 85 90: Other

## Duty

The general (MFN) duty rate is 0%.

The rate is published on 7312 00 00 00.

Duty-free entry applies to goods that qualify under 4 programmes, and to goods from 30 origins.

- 0%: CARIFORUM (1033)
- 0%: Eastern and Southern Africa States (1034)
- 0%: SADC EPA (1035)
- 0%: Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member St… (2000)
- 0%: GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms) (2005)
- 0%: EEA - European Economic Area (2012)
- 0%: GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance) (2027)
- 0%: Central America (2200)
- 0%: Côte d'Ivoire (CI)
- 0%: Chile (CL)
- 0%: Cameroon (CM)
- 0%: Colombia (CO)
- 0%: Algeria (DZ)
- 0%: Egypt (EG)
- 0%: Fiji (FJ)
- 0%: United Kingdom (GB)
- 0%: Ghana (GH)
- 0%: Israel (IL)
- 0%: Jordan (JO)
- 0%: Kenya (KE)
- 0%: South Korea (KR)
- 0%: Lebanon (LB)
- 0%: Morocco (MA)
- 0%: Moldova (MD)
- 0%: Mexico (MX)
- 0%: Papua New Guinea (PG)
- 0%: Palestine (PS)
- 0%: Solomon Islands (SB)
- 0%: Singapore (SG)
- 0%: Tunisia (TN)
- 0%: United States (US)
- 0%: Samoa (WS)
- 0%: a group of origins (TARIC area XC) (XC)
- 0%: a group of origins (TARIC area XL) (XL)

## Import VAT and de minimis in the European Union

The European Union charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 21%.

From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in the European Union worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value.

## In other countries

National tariff lines under 7312.10 are live on border.bot for the United States (22 lines, also used by 1 other country).

- [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/731210): 22 lines, used by 1 other country
- [The Harmonized System text for 7312.10](https://border.bot/hs-codes/731210)

## Other lines under 7312.10

- [7312 10 20 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312102000) Of stainless steel
- [7312 10 41 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312104100) Plated or coated with copper-zinc alloys (brass)
- [7312 10 49 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312104900) Other
- [7312 10 61 91](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312106191) With not more than 18 wires, of non-alloy steel, containing by weight 0,6 % or more of carbon
- [7312 10 61 99](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312106199) Other
- [7312 10 65 91](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312106591) With not more than 18 wires, of non-alloy steel, containing by weight 0,6% or more of carbon, excluding galvanised (but not with any further coating material) seven wire strands in which the diameter of the central wire is identical or less than 3% greater than the diameter of any of the 6 other wires
- [7312 10 65 99](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312106599) Other
- [7312 10 69 91](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312106991) With not more than 18 wires, of non-alloy steel, containing by weight 0,6 % or more of carbon
- [7312 10 69 99](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312106999) Other
- [7312 10 81 12](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312108112) Consigned from Morocco
- [7312 10 81 13](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312108113) Consigned from the Republic of Korea
- [7312 10 81 19](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312108119) Other
- [7312 10 81 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312108190) Other
- [7312 10 83 12](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312108312) Consigned from Morocco
- [7312 10 83 13](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312108313) Consigned from the Republic of Korea
- [7312 10 83 19](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312108319) Other
- [7312 10 83 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312108390) Other
- [7312 10 85 12](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312108512) Consigned from Morocco
- [7312 10 85 13](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312108513) Consigned from the Republic of Korea
- [7312 10 85 19](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312108519) Other
- [7312 10 89 12](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312108912) Consigned from Morocco
- [7312 10 89 13](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312108913) Consigned from the Republic of Korea
- [7312 10 89 19](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312108919) Other
- [7312 10 89 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312108990) Other
- [7312 10 98 12](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312109812) Consigned from Morocco
- [7312 10 98 13](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312109813) Consigned from the Republic of Korea
- [7312 10 98 19](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312109819) Other
- [7312 10 98 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312109890) Other

- Previous line: [7312 10 85 19](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312108519) Other
- Next line: [7312 10 89 12](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312108912) Consigned from Morocco

## Frequently asked questions

### What does tariff line 7312 10 85 90 cover in the European Union tariff?

In the European Union tariff, line 7312 10 85 90 covers stranded wire, ropes and cables, other, with a maximum cross-sectional dimension, exceeding 3 mm, ropes and cables (including locked coil ropes), not coated or only plated or coated with zinc, with a maximum cross-sectional dimension, exceeding 24 mm but not exceeding 48 mm.

### What is the general (MFN) duty on 7312 10 85 90 in the European Union?

The general (MFN) duty rate is 0%. The rate is published on 7312 00 00 00.

### Which preferential rates apply to 7312 10 85 90?

Duty-free entry applies to goods that qualify under 4 programmes: Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member St…, EEA - European Economic Area, a group of origins (TARIC area XC) and a group of origins (TARIC area XL), and to goods from CARIFORUM, the Eastern and Southern Africa States, SADC EPA, GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms), GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance), Central America, Côte d'Ivoire, Chile, Cameroon, Colombia, Algeria, Egypt, Fiji, the United Kingdom, Ghana, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, South Korea, Lebanon, Morocco, Moldova, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Palestine, the Solomon Islands, Singapore, Tunisia, the United States and Samoa.

## Sources and updates

The tariff lines for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The duty rates for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The trade programmes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The import taxes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026.

The de minimis thresholds for the European Union come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.

Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.

Official source files:

- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7312108590.json