C11000 Electrolytic Copper Rod-Wire from Germany
C11000 ETP copper continuously cast rod-wire hybrid with 10.5 mm diameter, used for resistance welding electrodes. Borderline HTS 7408.11.30.00 as refined wire form exceeding 9.5 mm; distinguished from solid rod by drawing process history. High uniformity from upcast method.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
51%
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
• Distinguish 'drawn wire' vs. 'as-cast rod' with process certification; affects 7408 vs 7407
• Grain structure analysis may be requested to confirm wire vs. rod metallurgical history
• AWS A5.6 specification documentation supports welding wire end-use declaration