Lamellar Copper Powder for Friction Materials from Japan
Lamellar copper powder for friction materials consists of flake-structured copper powder used in brake pads and clutch friction compounds to enhance thermal conductivity. As copper flakes with a lamellar structure, they are classified under tariff item 7406.20.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Document the lamellar structure and copper content, as this distinguishes the product from other copper powders
• If the flakes are mixed with other materials for friction compounds, verify whether the mixture is classified as a composite article under Section Note 7
• Provide end-use documentation to support the tariff classification during a CBSA audit