Ruthenium-Rhodium Alloy Wire

70% ruthenium-30% rhodium thermocouple wire, drawn to 0.1mm. Predominant ruthenium classifies in HTS 7110.49.0050.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7110.49.00Same rate: 25%

If pure rhodium predominant

Alloy classification follows weight predominant PGM per subheading note 3.

9025.19.80Higher: 35% vs 25%

If calibrated with ceramic sheath

Assembled thermocouples become complete instruments under Chapter 90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

EMF calibration certs prove thermocouple function doesn't affect metal classification

Rhodium content declaration; >50% Rh might challenge predominance

Aerospace end-use may require ITAR export license post-import