Annealed Refined Copper Ribbon for Heat Sinks from Germany
Soft-annealed refined copper ribbon coil, 0.8 mm x 480 mm wide, used in heat sink fins. Falls under HTS 7409.11.5050 for refined copper coils under 5 mm thick and <500 mm width. Annealing enhances thermal conductivity.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
51%
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
• Document annealing process to justify soft temper pricing
• Measure width at multiple points; variance can affect subheading
• Avoid contamination with bronzes (tin >3% per note (b))