Cupro-Nickel 90/10 Round Rod from Germany
A solid round rod made from 90% copper and 10% nickel alloy (cupro-nickel), used in marine and desalination applications for its excellent corrosion resistance. This falls under HTS 7407.29.40.00 as it is a bar/rod of copper-nickel base alloy where nickel predominates over other elements except copper. Meets subheading note (d) for copper-nickel base alloys with less than 1% zinc.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Provide mill test certificates verifying copper-nickel composition (e.g
• 90/10 ratio, <1% zinc) to confirm subheading note (d) classification
• Declare exact dimensions and alloy grade; misclassification as brass (higher zinc) leads to 7407.22 duties
• For marine end-use, note anti-corrosion certs but classify by material, not function