Copper-Plated SAE 1080 Flat Spring Wire from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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