Copper-Clad Brass Welding Wire
Copper-clad brass welding wire consists of a brass core pressure-bonded with pure copper cladding, designed for specialized MIG welding electrodes. The brass core meets the definition of a copper-zinc base alloy (brass) under subheading note 1(a), and the copper cladding makes it a metal-coated copper alloy wire. It is classified under tariff item 7408.29.00 as 'other' copper alloy wire.
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 alloy
Refined copper wire falls under a different subheading, as this item covers only copper alloy wire.
If the wire is coated with flux and sold as welding electrodes
Coated welding electrodes are classified in Chapter 83, not as bare copper wire.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the brass core composition meets the brass definition (zinc predominates over other elements, nickel <5%, tin <3%) to qualify for this tariff item
• Declare the copper cladding as a metal coating, as it affects classification under 7408.29.00
• Keep mill certificates or composition analysis to support the alloy classification if requested by CBSA
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