Cu-Ni Master Alloy 30% Nickel from China
Copper-nickel master alloy containing 30% nickel, used to adjust nickel content in cupronickel alloys for marine and desalination applications. Classified in HTS 7405.00.60.50 as other copper master alloys. Meets copper-nickel base alloy definition where nickel predominates over other elements.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Reference subheading note (d) in documentation to confirm copper-nickel base alloy status with ≤1% zinc
• Avoid declaring as finished cupronickel articles; specify 'for remelting into alloys' on commercial invoice
• Batch testing for nickel uniformity prevents reclassification disputes