C70600 Copper-Nickel Sheet 3mm Thick 550mm Wide from Japan
90-10 copper-nickel alloy (C70600) sheet, 3mm thick x 550mm wide, for seawater piping. HTS 7409.90.50 applies to 'other copper alloys' not specified elsewhere, thickness 0.15-5mm, width ≥500mm; zinc ≤1% per note (d).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
51.7%
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
• Submit alloy analysis showing Ni predominant over other elements except Cu, zinc ≤1% to qualify under note (d)
• Verify width exceeds 500mm with photos/measurements; common error is declaring trimmed edges
• Comply with Buy America certifications if for infrastructure use