Copper-Clad Steel Trolley Wire from Mexico
High-strength nonalloy steel core clad with copper for electrical conductivity in overhead trolley systems for trains. HTS 7217.30.75.00 applies to this 'other' base metal coated wire, where copper cladding counts as coating with another base metal. It meets nonalloy steel specs without special alloying elements.
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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide cross-sectional analysis showing copper cladding percentage to distinguish from solid copper wire
• Certify steel melt composition to confirm nonalloy status amid rising alloy steel tariffs
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on copper-clad products from specific origins; check current orders