Cupro-Nickel 70/30 Hexagonal Rod from Japan
Hexagonal rod of 70/30 cupro-nickel (70% Cu, 30% Ni), ideal for heat exchanger components and valve stems due to high strength and corrosion resistance. HTS 7407.29.40.00 covers copper-nickel base alloy bars/rods per note (d); zinc absent.
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
• Hex profiles classify as bars/rods if solid and uniform; provide cross-section drawings
• Industrial vs retail packaging doesn't affect heading; focus on alloy certification
• Avoid declaring as 'parts' if unfinished rod; completion state determines Chapter 74 heading