Telecom Backbone 10.8 mm Copper Wire from Mexico
10.8 mm refined copper wire for telecom equipment power feeds and antenna grounding planes. Precisely HTS 7408.11.30.00: refined, unalloyed copper wire over 9.5 mm dimension. Low resistance essential for minimal signal loss.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
9903.05.900%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
• ETSI EN 50182 conductivity certification validates refined copper grade
• Specify 'straight lengths' vs. coils to prevent bar/rod confusion
• NEBS Level 3 compliance docs for telco central office installations