Hollow Copper-Nickel Profile for Heat Exchangers from Japan
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).
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• 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