Clad Copper Steel Rounds from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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