Copper-Plated Steel Scourers from Germany
Steel scourers with copper plating for enhanced rust resistance and shine. Still classified HTS 7323.10.00.00 as primarily iron or steel scouring articles. Plating is surface treatment not changing base material.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) 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
• Plating thickness analysis may be needed for base metal determination
• Declare as steel product with copper finish