Coated or plated with metal
Copper wire: > Of copper alloys: > Of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver): > Coated or plated with metal
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 7408.22.10.00
Cupro-Nickel Coated Electrical Wire
This is a thin wire made from copper-nickel base alloy (cupro-nickel), coated with a layer of silver for enhanced conductivity and corrosion resistance. It falls under HTS 7408.22.10.00 because it is wire of copper-nickel base alloys that has been plated with metal, distinguishing it from uncoated variants. Commonly used in high-reliability electronics like aerospace sensors.
Nickel Silver Gold-Plated Magnet Wire
Magnet wire consisting of copper-nickel-zinc base alloy (nickel silver) with a gold plating over enamel insulation for extreme environment applications. Classified under HTS 7408.22.10.00 due to the metal plating on copper-nickel-zinc alloy wire, meeting subheading criteria for nickel ≥5% nickel silvers. Ideal for military connectors and medical devices.
Cupro-Nickel Silver-Plated Thermocouple Wire
Specialized thermocouple extension wire of copper-nickel alloy (constantan type) with silver plating for improved signal integrity in temperature sensing. It qualifies for HTS 7408.22.10.00 as metal-plated wire of copper-nickel base alloys, where nickel predominates over other elements except copper. Used in industrial furnaces and lab equipment.
Nickel Silver Tin-Plated Bus Wire
Heavy-gauge bus wire from copper-nickel-zinc (nickel silver) alloy, tin-plated for solderability in power distribution panels. Falls under HTS 7408.22.10.00 specifically for metal-coated nickel silver wire per chapter definitions. Common in renewable energy inverters.
Cupro-Nickel Palladium-Plated Precision Wire
Ultra-fine cupro-nickel wire with palladium plating for catalytic converter sensors and hydrogen fuel cells. HTS 7408.22.10.00 applies to metal-plated copper-nickel base alloy wire, confirmed by low zinc content. High-purity plating ensures durability in harsh chemical environments.
Nickel Silver Rhodium-Plated Lead Wire
Lead wire for high-end audio connectors made from nickel silver base with rhodium plating for low contact resistance. Classified HTS 7408.22.10.00 as metal-plated copper-nickel-zinc alloy wire meeting nickel ≥5% threshold. Audiophile-grade for premium cable assemblies.