Gold-Clad Copper Foil
Thin copper foil (under 0.15mm) clad with gold on one side for flexible circuits and RF shielding. Qualifies for HTS 7109.00.00.00 as base metal clad with gold in semi-manufactured foil form, mechanically affixed per note 7.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | 6% | +35.0% | 41% |
| š²š½Mexico | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| šØš¦Canada | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| š©šŖGermany | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| šÆšµJapan | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unclad copper foil
Base copper foil without cladding remains in Chapter 74.
If chain or worked into findings
Further fabrication into jewelry components moves to Chapter 71.
If in coils exceeding strip dimensions
Specific copper strip/coil forms have dedicated Chapter 74 subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Include foil thickness and cladding ratio in commercial invoice to support semi-manufactured status
ā¢ Test for adhesion strength if challenged; electroplating fails note 7 mechanical affixing test
Related Products under HTS 7109.00.00.00
Gold-Clad Copper Wire
Copper wire clad with a thin layer of gold through hot-rolling or similar mechanical means, supplied in coils for electrical applications. Classified under HTS 7109.00.00.00 as base metal (copper) clad with gold in semi-manufactured form, not further worked beyond basic shaping. Meets chapter note 7 definition of 'metal clad with precious metal'.
Gold-Clad Silver Sheet
Silver sheets mechanically clad with gold on one or both surfaces, used in electronics or decorative stamping, in thicknesses under 0.5mm. Fits HTS 7109.00.00.00 as silver (precious metal per note 1(a)) clad with gold in semi-manufactured unwrought form. Excludes mere plating per chapter note 6.
Gold-Clad Brass Strip
Brass (copper-zinc alloy) strips clad with gold via mechanical bonding, in widths up to 300mm for connector manufacturing. HTS 7109.00.00.00 covers base metals like brass clad with gold in semi-manufactured strip form, per definition excluding plated products.
Gold-Clad Silver Powder
Silver powder particles clad with gold, where 90%+ passes 0.5mm sieve, for conductive pastes in electronics. HTS 7109.00.00.00 includes silver clad with gold in powder form as semi-manufactured, per subheading note on powder definition.
Gold-Clad Copper Tube
Seamless copper tubes clad externally with gold for corrosion-resistant fittings in aerospace. Classified HTS 7109.00.00.00 as base metal clad with gold, semi-manufactured tube form not further worked.
Gold-Clad Sterling Silver Rod
Sterling silver (92.5% Ag) rods clad with gold, drawn to 5mm diameter for jewelry wire stock. HTS 7109.00.00.00 for silver clad with gold in semi-manufactured rod/bar form.