Copper Strip Clad with Platinum

Flat strips of copper base metal with platinum cladding applied via brazing on surfaces, in semimanufactured state for thermocouple or catalytic converter production. Meets HTS 7111.00.00.00 as base metal clad with platinum, not advanced beyond basic form.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³China10%+35.0%45%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½Mexico10%+10.0%20%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦Canada10%+10.0%20%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermany10%+10.0%20%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

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

7409.19Lower: 13% vs 45%

If not specifically platinum-clad but general precious metal clad

Chapter 74 covers copper clad with precious metals broadly; 7111 targets platinum specifically on listed bases.

7110.19.00.00Lower: 25% vs 45%

If platinum content makes it a platinum-group alloy

Note 5 treats alloys ≄2% platinum as platinum; clad products are excluded per note 6.

8108.90Lower: 25% vs 45%

If titanium base metal

Other base metals like titanium clad with platinum fall under Chapter 81 other base metals.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include manufacturing process affidavits confirming mechanical cladding (not plating) to distinguish from Chapter 71 exclusions

• Test for delamination risks during import inspection; non-conforming cladding may lead to base metal reclassification

• Label clearly as semimanufactured to avoid confusion with finished wares under 7114 goldsmiths' articles

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