Nickel Silver Hollow Extruded Profile for Musical Instrument Valves from China
Hollow extruded profile from copper-nickel-zinc alloy (nickel silver, 65Cu-18Ni-17Zn), used in manufacturing trumpet and valve components for its acoustic properties and corrosion resistance. Falls under HTS 7407.29.16.10 as a profile of copper-nickel-zinc base alloy with nickel ≥5%. The specific cross-sectional shape qualifies it as a profile rather than bar.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38%
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 chemical analysis confirming nickel ≥5% and zinc/tin limits per subheading note to distinguish from brass
• Label shipments clearly as 'hollow profiles' with cross-section diagrams; avoid 'tube' terminology to prevent misclassification
• For musical instrument suppliers, provide end-use letters showing machining required, supporting unfinished profile status