Hollow Nickel Silver Round Profile Tube from Japan
Hollow round profile made from copper-nickel-zinc alloy (nickel silver, Ni ≥5%) used in decorative trim and musical instrument components. HTS 7407.29.16 covers hollow profiles of such copper alloys per subheading note (c). Provides polished finish and durability.
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
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit spectrographic analysis proving Ni ≥5% to confirm nickel silver vs. brass classification
• Document extrusion process to differentiate from drawn tubes under 7411
• Label clearly as 'profile' not 'tube' to avoid disputes over form and function