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Nickel Silver C75200 Strip

A continuous strip of nickel silver alloy C75200 (65% Cu, 18% Zn, 17% Ni) thicker than 0.15 mm, commonly used for musical instrument components and hardware. Classified under HTS 7409.40.00.00 as it matches copper-nickel-zinc base alloy (nickel silver) per subheading note (c), with nickel ≥5%.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7409Same rate: 38%

If nickel content <5%

Reverts to copper-zinc base alloy (brass) under note (a) if Ni insufficient for nickel silver.

7117.19.15.00Lower: 25.5% vs 38%

If manufactured into imitation jewelry components

Finished imitation jewelry shifts to Chapter 71, base metal imitation jewelry.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide detailed alloy certificate confirming Ni ≥5% and meeting nickel silver definition to avoid reclassification

Distinguish strip from wire/rod; measure width/thickness precisely for plate/sheet vs other forms