Lamellar Copper Powder for Friction Materials

Flake-structured copper powder incorporated into brake pad and clutch friction compounds for enhanced thermal conductivity. Falls under 7406.20.00.00 as copper flakes of lamellar structure used in automotive applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

7406.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If spherical or dendritic powder morphology

Non-lamellar copper powders used in same applications classified separately from flakes.

6813.81.00Same rate: 35%

If already bound into friction material composite

Copper flakes incorporated into brake pad matrix become 'friction material' under Chapter 68, not raw flakes.

8414Lower: 10% vs 35%

If for OEM brake parts assembly

Copper powder components specifically for machinery parts may fall under parts of engines if end-use determined.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include technical data sheets showing flake thickness (<10 microns) and D50 particle size to confirm lamellar classification

Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'copper powder' without specifying flake structure, leading to 7406.10 duties

Certify absence of hazardous contaminants per EPA standards for automotive friction material acceptance