Copper-Plated Carbon Brush Wire 0.95mm from China

High-carbon (0.6%+) nonalloy round steel wire copper-plated for electrical conductivity, 0.95 mm dia., used in carbon brushes for motors. HTS 7217.30.45.30 due to carbon content, base metal (copper) plating, round cross-section, and size.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Document copper plating purity and adhesion tests; base metal status must be proven

For industrial use, include end-use statements if nearing alternative classifications

Avoid reclassification by confirming not 'further worked' (e.g

no enameling per chapter note)