Silver Rod Clad with Platinum from Germany
Solid rods with silver core and platinum cladding, drawn to size for welding wire stock or medical probes, semimanufactured. Classifies under HTS 7111.00.00.00 as silver clad with platinum.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Tensile strength tests to confirm mechanical cladding bond
• Avoid lots with mixed diameters; uniformity aids Customs review
• Biocompatibility certs for medical apps prevent pharma misclassification