Nickel Silver Rhodium-Plated Lead Wire
Lead wire for high-end audio connectors made from nickel silver base with rhodium plating for low contact resistance. It falls under tariff item 7408.22.00 as wire of copper-nickel-zinc base alloys, with the rhodium plating not affecting 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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the wire is made of refined copper rather than a copper-nickel-zinc alloy
Refined copper wire falls under a different subheading.
If the alloy composition falls outside nickel silver definitions
Other copper alloy wires are classified separately.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the nickel content is at least 5% and zinc is present to meet the nickel silver definition
• Document the rhodium plating and wire dimensions for accurate classification
• Ensure the wire is in coils, as required for the definition of wire in chapter 74
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