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.

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.

7408.22.50.00Same rate: 38%

If of other copper alloy compositions

Only cupro-nickel or nickel silver wires get this specific subheading; other alloy wires use the residual 'other' provision.

7117.19.15.00Lower: 25.5% vs 38%

If below 0.2mm diameter and used in jewelry

Very fine plated base metal wire for imitation jewelry shifts to Chapter 71 based on end-use and size exclusion from Chapter 74.

7408.29.10.00Same rate: 38%

If zinc content exceeds 1% in copper-nickel alloys

Copper-nickel alloys with >1% zinc fall outside note (d) definition and into copper-nickel-zinc (nickel silver) or brass categories.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide detailed plating thickness specs and adhesion test results to substantiate 'coated or plated with metal' claim during customs review

Confirm nickel content ≥5% by weight via spectrometry analysis to qualify as nickel silver per chapter note (c)

Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain gold-plated wire from specific origins; check Commerce scope rulings

Related Products 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.

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.