Clad Copper Steel Rounds from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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