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
40.8%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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