Nickel Silver Hollow Extruded Profile for Musical Instrument Valves from Germany
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 — 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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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