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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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