Cupro-Nickel C-70600 Rectangular Profile Rod from Mexico
A rectangular profile rod made from C-70600 cupro-nickel alloy (90% copper, 10% nickel), used in marine and desalination applications for its corrosion resistance. Classified under HTS 7407.29.34.00 as a profile of copper-nickel base alloy, where nickel predominates over other elements and zinc is under 1%. Excludes simpler bars or rods.
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
• Verify alloy certification showing nickel >1% and zinc <1% to meet copper-nickel base alloy definition
• Provide mill test reports confirming profile extrusion (not bar/rod) to avoid reclassification
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain cupro-nickel from specific origins like Japan