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
53%
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
• 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