Cupro-Nickel Silver-Plated Thermocouple Wire from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
53%
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
• Include thermocouple type certification (e.g
• Type J, T) linking alloy to exact composition for binding ruling requests
• Document plating as functional (not decorative) to avoid misclassification into base metal articles of Chapter 83
• Bundle wire in non-commercial quantities under ≤$800 to leverage de minimis exemption where applicable