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Silver-Clad Nickel Rod

Nickel rod with silver cladding applied by mechanical bonding, semi-manufactured for battery contacts and connectors. Classified in 7107.00.00.00 as base metal clad with silver.

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.

7506.20Lower: 15% vs 40.8%

If unclad nickel bars/rods

Nickel products without precious metal cladding in Chapter 75.

7115.90Lower: 16.5% vs 40.8%

If machined to specific lengths/diameters

Further working beyond semi-manufactured moves to articles of precious metal.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit metallographic photos proving cladding integrity; declare nickel purity grade

• Avoid declaring as finished parts to prevent Chapter 73/85 shifts