Nickel Silver Leaded C97300 L-Profile Rod from Germany
L-shaped angle profile from leaded nickel silver C97300 for bearings and valves. Classified HTS 7407.29.34.00 as copper-nickel-zinc base alloy (nickel ≥5%), despite lead addition. Profile form distinguishes from castings.
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
• Declare lead content separately; doesn't disqualify nickel silver if nickel ≥5%
• Provide extrusion process certification vs casting to maintain profile classification
• Beware valuation disputes on scrap content in recycled alloy profiles