Tin-Plated Brass Electrical Wire from Germany
This is a thin-gauge wire made from copper-zinc brass alloy, coated with a layer of tin to enhance solderability and corrosion resistance. It falls under HTS 7408.29.10.00 as copper alloy wire (brass) that is coated or plated with metal, specifically excluding high-nickel or high-tin compositions per chapter notes. Commonly used in electronics assembly.
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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify alloy composition meets brass definition (zinc predominant, nickel <5%, tin <3%) with mill test certificates to avoid reclassification
• Declare plating thickness and metal type accurately; common pitfall is under-declaring coating leading to audits
• Ensure RoHS compliance documentation for electronics use, as tin-plating often serves environmental purposes