6.5mm Refined Copper Grounding Wire

Straight refined copper wire at 6.5mm cross-section designed for grounding systems in building electrical installations. Falls under HTS 7408.11.60.00 for its refined copper material and dimension specification exceeding 6mm but ≤9.5mm. Provides essential safety conduction in electrical grounding applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7408.11.30.00Lower: 36% vs 38%

If precisely at or under 6mm maximum dimension

The 6mm threshold separates smaller wire into the prior subheading.

7415.33Lower: 13% vs 38%

If further manufactured into electrical stranded conductors

Stranded for electrical use moves to Chapter 74's nail/strand categories.

7307.19.30Higher: 40.6% vs 38%

If formed into tube/pipe fittings rather than wire

Profile changes from wire to tubular fittings alter classification to iron/steel pipe fittings if applicable, but copper stays in 74.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure no green insulation; bare wire only for this classification—insulated shifts to HTS 8544

Document compliance with ASTM B3 standards for soft-drawn copper wire

Separate from connectors; assembled grounding kits may classify as electrical accessories

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