Tin-Plated Brass Electrical Wire
Tin-plated brass electrical wire is thin-gauge wire made from a copper-zinc brass alloy, coated with tin to enhance solderability and corrosion resistance. The brass core meets the copper-zinc base alloy definition, and the tin coating makes it a metal-coated copper alloy wire. It falls 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 is classified under a different subheading, not as copper alloy wire.
If the wire is insulated for electrical use
Insulated electrical wire falls under Chapter 85, not Chapter 74.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the brass core's zinc content predominates over other elements and tin content is below 3% to meet the brass definition
• The tin plating is a coating, not an alloying element, so it does not affect the base alloy classification
• Provide product specifications to CBSA to confirm the wire is not insulated, which would fall under Chapter 85
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