Nickel Silver Hollow Oval Profile from Germany
Hollow oval profile from copper-nickel-zinc alloy (nickel silver) with ≥5% nickel, used in musical instrument components. HTS 7407.29.16.80 covers other hollow profiles of such copper alloys. Meets nickel silver definition per subheading note (c).
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 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
• Certify nickel content ≥5% by weight to qualify as nickel silver vs brass
• Profile cross-section photos help Customs distinguish from tubing