Nickel Silver Gold-Plated Magnet Wire from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• 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