C11000 Electrolytic Tough Pitch Copper Rod from China

3/8-inch hexagonal rod of C11000 ETP refined copper for transformer windings and RF connectors. Classified under HTS 7407.10.5050 as 'other' refined copper rods with purity 99.9% Cu. Not hollow rectangular, fits general bars/rods category.

Duty Rate — China → United States

36%

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
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)

Import Tips

Include IACS conductivity certification (≥100%) to prove refined copper status per Chapter 74 notes

Avoid bundling with fittings; ship as straight lengths to maintain 'rod' classification

Watch for zinc contamination; >1% Zn shifts to brass alloys under subheading note (a)