Lamellar Copper Powder for Friction Materials from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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 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
• 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