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
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
• 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