Nickel Silver C75200 Strip from Japan
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%.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13%
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
Import Tips
• 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