Lamellar Copper Powder for Friction Materials from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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