Gold-Clad Copper Wire from Japan
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'.
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
• Verify cladding method (soldering, brazing, welding, or hot-rolling) via manufacturer specs to confirm HTS 7109 classification over simple plating
• Require assay certificates proving gold layer is mechanically affixed, not electrodeposited, to avoid reclassification as base metal plated with gold