Hollow Copper-Nickel Profile for Heat Exchangers

Hollow rectangular profile of copper-nickel base alloy (≤1% zinc) for heat exchanger components. Classified HTS 7407.29.16.80 as other hollow copper alloy profiles. Nickel predominates per subheading note (d).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7411.10.10Lower: 36.5% vs 38%

If seamless tube rather than profile

Round hollow sections meeting tube definitions shift to Chapter 74 tubes.

7403.21.00.00Lower: 26% vs 38%

If unwrought copper-nickel

Unwrought precedes worked forms; must show extrusion into profile.

8479.89.95Lower: 37.5% vs 38%

If imported as heat exchanger part

Machinery parts classification depends on specific function vs generic profile.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Analysis report must confirm zinc ≤1% and nickel > other elements

Distinguish from cupro-nickel tubes (7411) by extrusion process documentation

Industrial end-use declaration prevents retail consumer goods misclassification

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