Tin-Plated Brass Electrical Wire from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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