Copper-Nickel 90/10 Marine Grade Wire from China
90/10 copper-nickel wire (Cu-10%Ni, Zn≤1%) for corrosion-resistant marine sensors and piping. Falls under HTS 7408.29.5000 as uncoated copper-nickel base alloy wire per subheading note (d).
Duty Rate — China → United States
38%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Certify Zn ≤1% and Ni predominance to qualify under note (d); excess Zn shifts to nickel silver
• Specify drawn wire form; tubes/pipes in 7411 have different rates
• For marine end-use, note ASTM B127 specs but classify by HTS material rules