Clad Copper Steel Rounds

Hot-rolled nonalloy steel cores clad with copper plating for electrical grounding rods. HTS 7215.90.10.00 for metal-coated (copper) other bars/rods not cold-formed. Cladding per chapter note qualifies as metal coating.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

7407Lower: 11.6% vs 35%

If copper content predominates by weight

Primary material determines chapter; copper-dominant to Chapter 74.

8535.90.40.00Higher: 37.7% vs 35%

If imported as complete grounding assemblies

Electrical apparatus components classify in Chapter 85.

7215.90.30.00Same rate: 35%

If aluminum-killed steel variant

Specific steel type subheading within coated category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Cladding thickness ratios must be documented (typically 10-15% copper)

Electrical conductivity test reports support grounding rod use

Distinguish from Chapter 74 copper products by steel base weight

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