Copper-Plated SAE 1080 Flat Spring Wire from China

SAE 1080 (0.80% carbon) flat wire copper plated for electrical contact springs in appliances. Size 1.0mm x 15mm. Provides both mechanical spring properties and conductivity. Fits HTS 7217.30.15.30 plated high-carbon flat wire criteria.

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

Copper plating qualifies as base metal coating; provide electrodeposition records

Spring temper documentation supports high-carbon classification rationale

Prevent part classification by avoiding pre-tempered or pre-formed shapes