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Silver-Clad Brass Wire

Copper-zinc (brass) wire mechanically clad with silver layer through welding process, in semi-manufactured coils for electronics. HTS 7107.00.00.00 applies to base metal clad with silver, not further worked than semi-manufactured.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.3%+37.5%40.8%
🇲🇽Mexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇨🇦Canada3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7408.11Lower: 15.5% vs 40.8%

If copper-zinc alloy wire, unclad

Brass wire without silver cladding falls under Chapter 74 copper alloys.

7110.49.00Lower: 25% vs 40.8%

If predominantly silver by weight

If silver ≥2% and predominates, classifies as silver alloy per note 5, not cladding.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide cross-sectional analysis showing cladding layer; declare exact base metal composition (e.g

• brass alloy)

• Watch for reclassification if wire drawn beyond semi-manufactured state