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Silver-Clad Copper Sheet

A thin copper sheet with a layer of silver affixed by hot-rolling, supplied in semi-manufactured form for electrical contacts. Classified under HTS 7107.00.00.00 as base metal (copper) clad with silver, not further worked than semi-manufactured per Chapter 71 note 7. Meets definition of 'metal clad with precious metal' via mechanical means.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.3%+35.0%38.3%
🇲🇽Mexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇨🇦Canada3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇩🇪Germany3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇯🇵Japan3.3%+10.0%13.3%

Alternative Classifications

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

7409.11Lower: 11% vs 38.3%

If not clad but copper-silver alloy

Copper plate/sheet refined but not alloyed moves to Chapter 74; claddings specifically directed to 7107 by note 7.

7110.49.00Lower: 25% vs 38.3%

If silver content ≥2% forming alloy

Per note 5(c), alloys with ≥2% silver treated as silver alloys under 7110, not mere claddings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify cladding method (hot-rolling or similar mechanical) via manufacturer specs to confirm HTS 7107 classification; obtain assay certificate proving silver layer integrity

Avoid misclassification as silver alloy if silver <2% by weight