C12500 Low Zinc Refined Copper Profile from Japan
T-profile C12500 with 0.4% Zn max for architectural extrusions. Still refined copper since Zn<1% and no predominant alloy element per note (a); HTS 7407.10.5050. Used in decorative building trim.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
51%
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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Analysis confirming Zn<1% prevents brass misclassification
• Extrusion direction markings help verify profile vs tube classification
• Anodizing disqualifies; uncoated only for this heading