Silver-Clad Nickel Rod from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit metallographic photos proving cladding integrity; declare nickel purity grade
• Avoid declaring as finished parts to prevent Chapter 73/85 shifts