Nickel Rod Clad with Platinum from Mexico
Cylindrical rods of nickel base metal with platinum cladding for corrosion-resistant electrodes in electrochemical cells, semimanufactured form. HTS 7111.00.00.00 covers base metals clad with platinum not further worked.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Specify end-use in entry docs (industrial vs retail) to prevent 7114 classification as silversmiths' wares
• Include material safety data sheets confirming no hazardous residues from cladding process