Cupro-Nickel Hollow Profile Rod for Marine Propulsion Shafts from Germany
Hollow profile rod made from copper-nickel base alloy (90/10 cupro-nickel), designed for use in marine propeller shafts due to its excellent corrosion resistance in seawater. Classified under HTS 7407.29.16.10 as a hollow profile of copper-nickel base alloy. The uniform cross-section and extruded form distinguish it from bars or rods.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
53%
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
• Verify alloy composition meets copper-nickel base alloy definition (nickel predominates, zinc ≤1%) with mill test certificates to avoid reclassification
• Provide detailed engineering drawings showing hollow profile cross-section for Customs to confirm it's not a tube or pipe under 7411