Nickel Silver Rhodium-Plated Lead Wire
This is a lead wire for high-end audio connectors made from nickel silver base with rhodium plating for low contact resistance. It is classified under tariff item 7408.22.00 as wire of copper-nickel-zinc base alloy, with the rhodium plating not changing its classification.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the wire is of refined copper rather than a copper-nickel-zinc alloy
Refined copper wire is classified under a different tariff item.
If the wire is of a copper alloy other than cupro-nickel or nickel silver
Other copper alloy wires are covered by this alternative.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the nickel content is at least 5% by weight to meet the nickel silver definition, and that zinc predominates over other elements except copper and nickel
• The rhodium plating is a surface treatment that does not affect classification under 7408.22.00
• Keep alloy certificates to confirm the wire's composition for CBSA
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This is a thin wire made from a copper-nickel base alloy (cupro-nickel) and coated with a layer of silver to improve conductivity and resist corrosion. It is classified under tariff item 7408.22.00 because it is a wire of copper-nickel base alloy, regardless of the silver plating.
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