Silver-Plated Copper-Zinc Wire for Jewelry from Mexico
Silver-plated copper-zinc wire for jewelry is fine brass wire electroplated with silver, used for decorative chainmaille jewelry making. The brass core meets the copper-zinc base alloy definition, and the silver plating makes it a metal-coated copper alloy wire. It is classified under tariff item 7408.29.00 as 'other' copper alloy wire.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Verify the brass core composition meets the brass definition (zinc predominates, nickel <5%, tin <3%) to qualify for this tariff item
• The silver plating is a coating, not an alloying element, so it does not affect the base alloy classification
• If the wire is used for jewelry, ensure it does not fall under Chapter 71 as imitation jewelry, which is excluded by section note 1(e)