Silver-Clad Copper Sheet from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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