Nickel Silver Tin-Plated Bus Wire
This is a heavy-gauge bus wire made from copper-nickel-zinc (nickel silver) alloy, tin-plated for solderability in power distribution panels. It falls under tariff item 7408.22.00 as wire of copper-nickel-zinc base alloy, with the tin 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 |
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 without alloying elements
Refined copper wire is classified separately from copper alloy wire.
If the wire is of a copper alloy other than cupro-nickel or nickel silver
Other copper alloy wires fall under this alternative.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the alloy's nickel content is 5% or more and zinc predominates over other elements except copper and nickel, per the subheading notes
• The tin plating is a coating that does not change the wire's classification under 7408.22.00
• Provide alloy composition data and wire dimensions for CBSA clearance
Related Products under Tariff item 7408.22.00
Constantan Bare Wire for Strain Gauges
This is a high-precision bare constantan (cupro-nickel alloy) wire used for strain gauge sensors in engineering applications. It is classified under tariff item 7408.22.00 as wire of copper-nickel base alloy, and being uncoated does not change its classification.
Cupro-Nickel 70/30 Wire for Heat Exchangers
This is a bare 70/30 cupro-nickel wire used in condenser tube supports and heat exchanger components. It falls under tariff item 7408.22.00 as wire of copper-nickel base alloy, and its uncoated state does not affect its classification.
Cupro-Nickel Annealed Wire for Marine Hardware
This is a soft-annealed bare cupro-nickel wire (90/10 alloy) used for corrosion-resistant marine fasteners and rigging. It is classified under tariff item 7408.22.00 as wire of copper-nickel base alloy, with annealing not affecting its classification.
Cupro-Nickel Coated Electrical Wire
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.
Cupro-Nickel Fine Wire for Medical Sensors
This is an ultra-fine bare cupro-nickel wire used for biomedical temperature sensors and implants. It falls under tariff item 7408.22.00 as wire of copper-nickel base alloy, and its uncoated state does not change its classification.
Cupro-Nickel Palladium-Plated Precision Wire
This is an ultra-fine cupro-nickel wire plated with palladium, used in catalytic converter sensors and hydrogen fuel cells. It falls under tariff item 7408.22.00 as wire of copper-nickel base alloy, with the palladium plating not affecting its classification.