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
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If nickel content <5%
Reverts to copper-zinc base alloy (brass) under note (a) if Ni insufficient for nickel silver.
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
Related Products under HTS 7409.40.00.00
Nickel Silver Tableware Blank Sheet
Blank sheet of nickel silver for cutlery production, >0.15 mm thick. HTS 7409.40.00.00 for nickel silver alloys.
Cupro-Nickel Heat Exchanger Plate
Flat plate of 90/10 cupro-nickel for heat exchangers, thickness >0.15 mm. HTS 7409.40.00.00 copper-nickel alloy.
Nickel Silver Architectural Trim Strip
Decorative strip of nickel silver alloy >0.15 mm for building trim. HTS 7409.40.00.00.
Cupro-Nickel Chemical Processing Sheet
Corrosion-resistant sheet of cupro-nickel for chemical tanks. HTS 7409.40.00.00.
Nickel Silver Musical Instrument Sheet
Sheet nickel silver for trumpet valves, >0.15 mm. HTS 7409.40.00.00.
Cupro-Nickel Desalination Plant Plate
Plate for desalination evaporators, cupro-nickel alloy. HTS 7409.40.00.00.