Nickel Silver Hollow Extruded Profile for Musical Instrument Valves from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13%
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
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