Cupro-Nickel Coated Electrical Wire from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

13%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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

Import Tips

Verify alloy composition meets copper-nickel base alloy definition (nickel predominates, zinc ≤1%) with certified mill test reports to avoid reclassification

Declare plating material (e.g

silver, nickel) precisely on entry documents, as it triggers specific HTS subheading

Ensure compliance with ASTM standards for coated wire to prevent customs holds on quality grounds

Cupro-Nickel Coated Electrical Wire from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 7408.22.10.00