C12200 Phosphorized Copper Cakes

Refined copper cakes with trace phosphorus (0.015-0.040%) for deoxidation, in flat unwrought slab form. HTS 7403.19.00.00 covers this as other refined unwrought copper, used primarily for welding rod production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China1%+25.0%26%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico1%β€”1%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada1%β€”1%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany1%β€”1%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan1%β€”1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7403.29.01Same rate: 26%

If contains nickel 5%+ forming copper-nickel-zinc alloy

Nickel silvers per subheading note (c) classify under separate 7403.29 unwrought alloys.

7408.11.60.00Higher: 38% vs 26%

If rolled into wire rod form

Products of worked refined copper like wire rods fall under heading 7408.

7403.11.00.00Same rate: 26%

If 99.99%+ pure without phosphorus addition

Highest purity refined copper has dedicated high-purity subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Phosphorus content certificates are crucial; levels over 0.5% may classify as copper-phosphorus alloys

β€’ Declare as 'cakes' specifically; sliced forms risk reclassification as sheets

β€’ Ensure weight per piece exceeds 25kg to avoid semi-fabricated interpretations

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C10300 Oxygen-Free Low Phosphorus Copper Slabs

Refined copper slabs with minimal phosphorus and oxygen for superior conductivity applications. Under HTS 7403.19.00.00 as unwrought refined copper forms other than the highest purity grade.

C11300 Electrolytic Copper Anode Slabs (Refined Grade)

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