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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If of copper-tin-zinc alloys beyond note definitions
Complex ternary alloys not fitting brasses/bronzes/nickel silvers use residual copper alloy wire codes.
If polymer-overmetal coated
Primary plastic coating would classify as other plastic articles, not metal wire.
If household electrical stranded wire
Stranded copper alloy wire for specific end-uses gets separate Chapter 74 subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label spools with exact alloy grade (e.g
• C79200) and plating specs to facilitate spot checks
• Monitor EU REACH compliance for rhodium compounds if transshipping through Europe
• Declare true country of plating origin if done post-drawing to avoid substantial transformation disputes
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.
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.