Silver-Clad Copper Sheet from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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